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

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

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

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.

Resolve, and thou art free.

Resolve, and thou art free.

I wish that men were as resolute as women

I wish that men were as resolute as women

I will be as harsh as truth and as uncompromising as justice.

I will be as harsh as truth and as uncompromising as justice.

The block of granite which is an obstacle in the pathway of the weak, becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway read more

The block of granite which is an obstacle in the pathway of the weak, becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong.

Never tell your resolution beforehand.

Never tell your resolution beforehand.

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

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