Quotes about Resolve

By decisions made in a similar spirit of Faith, and only by such decisions, can men solve their personal problems, and win for themselves high estates of material and spiritual wealth. Let us not forget this!

Every person who wins in any undertaking must be willing to burn his ships and cut all sources of retreat. Only by so doing can one be sure of maintaining that state of mind known as a burning desire to win, essential to success.

You may bring about that improved condition in your outward life which you desire, if you will unswervingly resolve to improve your inner life.

God seems to throw Himself on the side of the man who knows exactly what he wants, if he is determined to get JUST THAT!

Beginning anew" means being determined not to repeat the negative things we have done in the past. A new era begins when we commit ourselves to living in mindfulness. When we vow to ourselves, "I am determined not to behave as I did in the past," transformation occurs immediately.

One of the strange laws of the contemplative life is that in it you do not sit down and solve problems: you bear with them until they somehow solve themselves.

Without courage we can never attain to true simplicity. Cowardice keeps us "double minded" —hesitating between the world and God.

The more often he feels without acting, the less he will be able ever to act, and, in the long run, the less he will be able to feel.

When you find your purpose-- and you will find your purpose-- never let it go. Peace is a product of both patience and persistence.

Who is right? Which is best, protecting with words or with his knife?

A problem is a chance for you to do your best.

We must act in spite of fear ... not because of it.