The men trust in you, have faith in you, and they obey, no questions asked. That’s character in a nutshell.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSThat’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.
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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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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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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Remain humble. Don’t worry about who receives the credit. Never let power or authority go to your head.
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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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Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
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True satisfaction comes from getting the job done. Ribbons, medals, and accolades, then, are poor substitutes to the ability to look yourself in the mirror every night and know that 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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I learned a valuable lesson that nothing is ever guaranteed.
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If you have character, that means the guy you are dealing with can trust you.
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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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I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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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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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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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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