Physical 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.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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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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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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I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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Remain humble. Don’t worry about who receives the credit. Never let power or authority go to your head.
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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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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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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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The key to being a successful combat leader is to earn respect, not because of rank, but because you are a man.
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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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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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That’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.
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If you have character, that means the guy you are dealing with can trust you.
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Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
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I found myself highly critical of any leader who failed to lead by example.
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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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