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

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

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.

Nor cast one longing, ling'ring look behind.

Nor cast one longing, ling'ring look behind.

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.

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

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

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.

I am in earnest--I will not equivocate--I will not excuse--I will
not retreat a single inch and I will read more

I am in earnest--I will not equivocate--I will not excuse--I will
not retreat a single inch and I will be heard.