"I don't take criticism lying down"

This quote by William Westmoreland implies that he does not accept criticism passively. He is not one to just accept criticism without responding or protecting himself. He is most likely to defend himself and his beliefs when confronted with criticism. This could indicate that he wants to take part in an argument or conversation to discuss his point of view and protect his actions. He is also likely to be open up to constructive criticism and ready to learn from it. This quote suggests that he is not scared to stand up for himself and his beliefs, and is willing to take criticism in stride. He is most likely to be open to feedback and ready to use it to improve himself and his work.