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.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSI learned a valuable lesson that nothing is ever guaranteed.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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The recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.
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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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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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Find your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
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Physical stamina is the root of mental toughness.
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A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
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If you have character, that means the guy you are dealing with can trust you.
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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 paratroopers were the best soldiers at the infantry school and I wanted to be with the best.
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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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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 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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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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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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