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    In truth there is no such thing in man's nature as a settled and
    full resolve either for good or evil, except at the very moment
    of execution.

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

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

by Robert Herrick Found in: Resolution Quotes,
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Either I will find a way, or I will make one.

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

by Philip Sidney Found in: Resolution Quotes,
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Making resolutions is a cleansing ritual of self-assessment and repentance that demands personal honesty and, ultimately, reinforces humility. Breaking them read more

Making resolutions is a cleansing ritual of self-assessment and repentance that demands personal honesty and, ultimately, reinforces humility. Breaking them is part of the cycle.

by Eric Zorn Found in: Resolution Quotes,
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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.

by Samuel Butler Found in: Resolution Quotes,
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It is always during a passing state of mind that we make lasting resolutions

It is always during a passing state of mind that we make lasting resolutions

by Marcel Proust Found in: Resolution Quotes,
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The man who will not execute his resolutions when they are fresh upon him can have no hope from them read more

The man who will not execute his resolutions when they are fresh upon him can have no hope from them afterwards; they will be dissipated, lost and perish in the hurry and scurry of the world, or sunk in the slough of indolence

by Marie Edgeworth Found in: Resolution Quotes,
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And hearts resolved and hands prepared
The blessings they enjoy to guard.

And hearts resolved and hands prepared
The blessings they enjoy to guard.

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Nor cast one longing, ling'ring look behind.

Nor cast one longing, ling'ring look behind.

by Thomas Gray Found in: Resolution Quotes,
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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.

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