Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSWe salute the rank not the man.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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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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I found myself highly critical of any leader who failed to lead by example.
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We salute the rank not the man.
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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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War brings out the worst and the best in people. Wars do not make men great, but they do bring out the greatness in good men.
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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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If you have character, that means the guy you are dealing with can trust you.
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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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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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A man can get something from war that is impossible to acquire any place else.
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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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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 recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.
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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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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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