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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
Resolve and thou art free.
Resolve and thou art free.
In truth there is no such thing in man's nature as a settled and
full resolve either for good read more
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.
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
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.
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.
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?"
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.
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.
