The only thing I asked for now was to be alive tomorrow morning and to survive another day. That was all that mattered.
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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We all experienced sleep deprivation at times – hat is the nature of stress but a physically exhausted leader routinely makes poor decisions in times of crisis.
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Find your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
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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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If combat had taught me anything, it taught me what was essential in life and what wasn’t.
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Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
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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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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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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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The recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.
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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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It is far easier to find quiet than to find peace. True peace must come from within oneself.
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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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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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Take a moment of self-reflection. Look at yourself in the mirror every night and ask yourself if you did your best.
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