A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSLives of great men all remind us, we can make our lives sublime, and, departing, leave behind us, footprints on the sands of time.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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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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There is no need to tell someone how to do his job if you have properly trained your team.
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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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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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I found myself highly critical of any leader who failed to lead by example.
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We salute the rank not the man.
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Suicide is a very permanent solution to what is usually a temporary problem.
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Anticipate problems and prepare to overcome obstacles. Don’t wait until you get to the top of the ridge and then make up your mind.
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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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Physical stamina is the root of mental toughness.
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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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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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War is romantic only to those who are far away from the sounds and turmoil of battle.
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Find your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
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