The men trust in you, have faith in you, and they obey, no questions asked. That’s character in a nutshell.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSAs a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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War exposes the best and worst of those who are called to fight. I know of no man who lacked character in peace and then discovered his character in combat.
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Because I was in such good shape, my fatigue level never reached the point of physical exhaustion that contributes to mental exhaustion and, ultimately, to combat fatigue.
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If you’re a leader, you lead the way. Not just on the easy ones. You take the tough ones too.
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That’s what officers must do – break the cycle of fear. If a soldier is concentrating on his own feelings and on his own fear, and he sees you moving around, he realizes that you’re sharing the burden with him. That’s why he can then move.
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The recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.
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War is romantic only to those who are far away from the sounds and turmoil of battle.
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We salute the rank not the man.
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War brings out the worst and the best in people. Wars do not make men great, but they do bring out the greatness in good men.
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One day my grandson said to me, grandpa were you a hero in the war? And i said to him no I’m not a hero, but I have served in a company full of them.
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There is no need to tell someone how to do his job if you have properly trained your team.
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True satisfaction comes from getting the job done. Ribbons, medals, and accolades, then, are poor substitutes to the ability to look yourself in the mirror every night and know that you did your best.
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Develop your team. If you know your people, are fair in setting realistic goals and expectations, and lead by example, you will develop teamwork.
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Physical stamina is the root of mental toughness.
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Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
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I learned a valuable lesson that nothing is ever guaranteed.
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