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.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSIf combat had taught me anything, it taught me what was essential in life and what wasn’t.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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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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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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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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I learned a valuable lesson that nothing is ever guaranteed.
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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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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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The recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.
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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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A man can get something from war that is impossible to acquire any place else.
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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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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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It is far easier to find quiet than to find peace. True peace must come from within oneself.
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A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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Find your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
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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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