Lives of great men all remind us, we can make our lives sublime, and, departing, leave behind us, footprints on the sands of time.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSWar 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.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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If you are a leader, a fellow who other fellows look to, you have to keep going.
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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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There is no need to tell someone how to do his job if you have properly trained your team.
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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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War is romantic only to those who are far away from the sounds and turmoil of battle.
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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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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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Find your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
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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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We salute the rank not the man.
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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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Physical stamina is the root of mental toughness.
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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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A man can get something from war that is impossible to acquire any place else.
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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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