Remain humble. Don’t worry about who receives the credit. Never let power or authority go to your head.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSWar 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.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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Physical stamina is the root of mental toughness.
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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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Lives of great men all remind us, we can make our lives sublime, and, departing, leave behind us, footprints on the sands of time.
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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 found myself highly critical of any leader who failed to lead by example.
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I learned a valuable lesson that nothing is ever guaranteed.
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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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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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Suicide is a very permanent solution to what is usually a temporary problem.
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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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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 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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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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