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Nor cast one longing, ling'ring look behind.
Nor cast one longing, ling'ring look behind.
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.
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.
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.
Either I will find a way, or I will make one.
Either I will find a way, or I will make one.
Hast thou attempted greatnesse?
Then go on;
Back-turning slackens resolution.
Hast thou attempted greatnesse?
Then go on;
Back-turning slackens resolution.
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
Never tell your resolution beforehand.
Never tell your resolution beforehand.
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.