Quotes about Resolve

A life without vows is like a ship without an anchor or like an edifice that is built on sand instead of a solid rock.

Obstinacy is the result of the will forcing itself into the place of the intellect.

Leaders grasp nettles.

Nothing is ever done in this world until men are prepared to kill one another if it is not done

A man vows, and yet will not east away the means of breaking his vow. Is it that he distinctly means to break it? Not at all; but the desires which tend to break it are at work in him dimly, and make their way into his imagination, and relax his muscles in the very moments when he is telling himself over again the reasons for his vow.

for me to help him," said Dorothea, ardently. "You have quite made up your mind, I see. Well, my dear, the fact is, I have a letter for you in my pocket." Mr. Brooke handed the letter to Dorothea, but as she rose to go away, he added, "There is not too much

Work will win when wishy washy wishing won t.

Direct threats require decisive action.

Give me chastity and continence, but not yet.

Give me chastity and continence, but not just now.

O Lord, help me to be pure, but not yet.

What we guard against around here is people saying, 'Let's think about it.' We make a decision. Then we act on it.