If combat had taught me anything, it taught me what was essential in life and what wasn’t.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSThe paratroopers were the best soldiers at the infantry school and I wanted to be with the best.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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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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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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The paratroopers were the best soldiers at the infantry school and I wanted to be with the best.
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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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There is no need to tell someone how to do his job if you have properly trained your team.
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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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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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A man can get something from war that is impossible to acquire any place else.
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Find your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
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I have always prided myself that I do my own thinking. I have my own philosophy. I have my own answer to the reasons things have turned out in my life.
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I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
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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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A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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If you have character, that means the guy you are dealing with can trust you.
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