In life's small things be resolute and great
To keep thy muscle trained: knowst thou when Fate
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In life's small things be resolute and great
To keep thy muscle trained: knowst thou when Fate
Thy measure takes, or when she'll say to thee,
"I find thee worthy; do this deed for me?"

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.

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

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

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

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

Nor cast one longing, ling'ring look behind.

Nor cast one longing, ling'ring look behind.

Resolve, and thou art free.

Resolve, and thou art free.

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.

I wish that men were as resolute as women

I wish that men were as resolute as women

Never tell your resolution beforehand.

Never tell your resolution beforehand.