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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I learned a valuable lesson that nothing is ever guaranteed.
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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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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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If you are a leader, a fellow who other fellows look to, you have to keep going.
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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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It is far easier to find quiet than to find peace. True peace must come from within oneself.
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War exposes the best and worst of those who are called to fight. I know of no man who lacked character in peace and then discovered his character in combat.
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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 found myself highly critical of any leader who failed to lead by example.
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The intensity of a fire, or a heavy concentration, to be a leader, you have to be able to concentrate on that fire and move just as soon as it stops or the last round hits.
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We salute the rank not the man.
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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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A man can get something from war that is impossible to acquire any place else.
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