Remain humble. Don’t worry about who receives the credit. Never let power or authority go to your head.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSIt is far easier to find quiet than to find peace. True peace must come from within oneself.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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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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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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If combat had taught me anything, it taught me what was essential in life and what wasn’t.
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I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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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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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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It is far easier to find quiet than to find peace. True peace must come from within oneself.
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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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A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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Take a moment of self-reflection. Look at yourself in the mirror every night and ask yourself if you did your best.
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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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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 men trust in you, have faith in you, and they obey, no questions asked. That’s character in a nutshell.
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