Suicide is a very permanent solution to what is usually a temporary problem.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSIf you have character, that means the guy you are dealing with can trust you.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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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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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 paratroopers were the best soldiers at the infantry school and I wanted to be with the best.
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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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I found myself highly critical of any leader who failed to lead by example.
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A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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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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If you are a leader, a fellow who other fellows look to, you have to keep going.
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Find your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
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We salute the rank not the man.
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I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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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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If combat had taught me anything, it taught me what was essential in life and what wasn’t.
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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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A man can get something from war that is impossible to acquire any place else.
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