For when two
Join in the same adventure, one perceives
Before the other how they ought to read more

For when two
Join in the same adventure, one perceives
Before the other how they ought to act;
While one alone, however prompt, resolves
More tardily and with a weaker will.

Never tell your resolution beforehand.

Never tell your resolution beforehand.

Nor cast one longing, ling'ring look behind.

Nor cast one longing, ling'ring look behind.

Hast thou attempted greatnesse?
Then go on;
Back-turning slackens resolution.

Hast thou attempted greatnesse?
Then go on;
Back-turning slackens resolution.

Either I will find a way, or I will make one.

Either I will find a way, or I will make one.

I wish that men were as resolute as women

I wish that men were as resolute as women

Good resolutions are simply checks that men draw on a bank where they have no account.

Good resolutions are simply checks that men draw on a bank where they have no account.

Resolve and thou art free.

Resolve and thou art free.

Videlicit,
That each man swore to do his best
To damn and perjure all the rest.

Videlicit,
That each man swore to do his best
To damn and perjure all the rest.