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.

In truth there is no such thing in man's nature as a settled and
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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.

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

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

Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.

Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.

Never tell your resolution beforehand.

Never tell your resolution beforehand.

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.

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?"

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

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