What can stop the determined heart and resolved will of man?
Never give up, no matter what.
We must have a pure, honest, and warm-hearted motivation, and on top of that, determination, optimism, hope, and the ability not to be discouraged. The whole of humanity depends on this motivation.
I emphasize that I am full of ambition and hope and of full charm of life. But I can renounce all at the time of need, and that is the real sacrifice.
And obstinacy is the sister of constancy, at least in vigour and stability.
I will not cease from mental fight Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand.
Tranquillity consisteth in a steadiness of the mind; and how can that vessel that is beaten upon by contrary waves and winds, and tottereth to either part, be said to keep a steady course? Resolution is the only mother of security.
No matter how impossible this war, I shall fight to win. Whatever I have to do, I will do.
If you cant be brave then be determined. And you will end up in the same place.
I do not give up, I never give up, for there is nothing in this entire world that is irrevocably unchangeable.
It was a promise she knew I might not be able to keep. But I made it anyway because I was going to find a way to make it true.
Integrity and firmness is all I can promise; these, be the voyage long or short, never shall forsake me though I be deserted by all men. For of the consolations which are to be derived from these (under any circumstances) the world cannot deprive me.
The will is stronger than anything else. Everything must go down before the will, for it comes from God. A pure and strong will is omnipotent.
There is a certain cowardice, a certain weakness, rather, among respectable folk. Only brigands are convinced-of what? That they must succeed. And so they do succeed.
I know what I have to do, and I'm going to do whatever it takes. If I do it, I'll come out a winner, and it doesn't matter what anyone else does.
I think anything is possible to anyone who dreams, dares, works and never gives up.
I wasn't going to let a little thing like a hurricane keep me from wearing my bathing suit.
To be fearless no matter what happens-that is the root of true happiness. To move forward resolutely regardless of what lies in store-that is the spirit, the resolve, that leads to human victory.
Confidence is a resolute state of mind by which you believe nothing is impossible.
He that has patience may compass anything.
The strength of his will was the tool of his trade.
He only is a well-made man who has a good determination.
You also want people who are maniacally determined and that is slightly different than having a risk tolerant attitude.
The real meaning of eternal life is a life that can face anything is has to face without wavering. If we take this view, life becomes one great romance, a glorious opportunity for seeing marvelous things all the time. God is disciplining us to get us into this central place of power.
Grant us the wil1 to fashion as we feel, Grant us the strength to labor as we know, Grant us the purpose, ribbed and edged with steel, To strike the blow.