It is far easier to find quiet than to find peace. True peace must come from within oneself.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSIt is far easier to find quiet than to find peace. True peace must come from within oneself.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSI would also urge leaders to remain humble. If you don’t worry about who gets the credit, you get a lot more done.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSThe key to being a successful combat leader is to earn respect, not because of rank, but because you are a man.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSThat’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.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSIf combat had taught me anything, it taught me what was essential in life and what wasn’t.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSPhysical stamina is the root of mental toughness.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSThe paratroopers were the best soldiers at the infantry school and I wanted to be with the best.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSWar 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 WINTERSIf you’re a leader, you lead the way. Not just on the easy ones. You take the tough ones too.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSFind your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSOne 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.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSWe salute the rank not the man.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSWar is romantic only to those who are far away from the sounds and turmoil of battle.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSNever, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSThe recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSRemain humble. Don’t worry about who receives the credit. Never let power or authority go to your head.
MAJOR DICK WINTERS