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Clothe with life the weak intent, let me be the thing I meant.
Clothe with life the weak intent, let me be the thing I meant.
The block of granite which is an obstacle in the pathway of the weak, becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway read more
The block of granite which is an obstacle in the pathway of the weak, becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong.
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.
And hearts resolved and hands prepared
The blessings they enjoy to guard.
And hearts resolved and hands prepared
The blessings they enjoy to guard.
I wish that men were as resolute as women
I wish that men were as resolute as women
I will be as harsh as truth and as uncompromising as justice.
I will be as harsh as truth and as uncompromising as justice.
Be stirring as the time; be fire with fire.
Threaten the threat'ner, and outface the brow
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Be stirring as the time; be fire with fire.
Threaten the threat'ner, and outface the brow
Of bragging horror. So shall inferior eyes,
That borrow their behaviors from the great,
Grow great by your example and put on
The dauntless spirit of resolution.
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.
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.