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.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSTrue 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.
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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Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
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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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The paratroopers were the best soldiers at the infantry school and I wanted to be with the best.
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Find your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
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If you have character, that means the guy you are dealing with can trust you.
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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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The men trust in you, have faith in you, and they obey, no questions asked. That’s character in a nutshell.
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I would also urge leaders to remain humble. If you don’t worry about who gets the credit, you get a lot more done.
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The intensity of a fire, or a heavy concentration, to be a leader, you have to be able to concentrate on that fire and move just as soon as it stops or the last round hits.
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The recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.
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Physical stamina is the root of mental toughness.
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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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The only thing I asked for now was to be alive tomorrow morning and to survive another day. That was all that mattered.
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I learned a valuable lesson that nothing is ever guaranteed.
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