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.

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

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

Nor cast one longing, ling'ring look behind.

Nor cast one longing, ling'ring look behind.

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.

Resolve and thou art free.

Resolve and thou art free.

Never tell your resolution beforehand.

Never tell your resolution beforehand.

I wish that men were as resolute as women

I wish that men were as resolute as women

Be stirring as the time; be fire with fire.
Threaten the threat'ner, and outface the brow
Of read more

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.

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

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