Quotes About Resolve

He had fought for a principle, and because it was his nature to fight.

He was still a boy, but there was steel in him. The eyes into which she looked now were cool, but they were eyes strangely mature. "I reckon I'll stay, ma'am. Down where I come from, we don't back water for no man.

Yet moaning and wailing was not my way. I had never complained, for who cares for complaints? If something is wrong, one does something.

They tell us, Sir, that we are weak, unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be next week? Will it be next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed and a guard stationed in every house? Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction? Sir, we are not weak if we make proper use of those means which the God of nature has placed in our power.

Folks in the wagon train figured Ma would turn back, but they hadn't known Ma so long as I had. Once she set her mind to something she wasn't about to quit.

Shut up!" Joe's tone was ugly. "If you ain't willing to try, you can go to hell.

He was ready to die here—today.  There was nowhere left to go. He knew he had reached the end of his trail and he was content. As

up, his features stern with disapproval. "I

Another thing Pa taught me: If you're going to fight…fight. Talk about it after.

told himself. He might

I've nothing against a man being scared as long as he does what has to be done Ã¢â'¬Â¦ being scared can keep a man from getting killed and often makes a better fighter of him.

slightly. "It seems we have to get rid of Ben—and quickly." "Could Dean Cullane have

He put his hand upon my shoulder and told me that in the world were two kinds of people, those who wish and those who will, and the world and its good will always belong to those who will.

It is good to say that you are afraid," Sakim said. "It is not good to be too bold. A little fear makes a man think. It is better to be a little afraid, and yet do what has to be done.

From Caprock Rancher : Another thing Pa taught me: If you're going to fight . . . fight. Talk about it after.

in the world were two kinds of people, those who wish and those who will, and the world and its goods will always belong to those who will.

She looked matters in the face and did something about them, and my mother had been such a woman, and Lila even more so.

active habit involving an exertion of will.

Nothing is impossible to a determined woman.

Don't cry so bitterly, but remember this day, and resolve with all your soul that you will never know another like it.

My only answer is, if my grave stood open on one side and you upon the other I'd go into my grave before I would take one step to meet you.

Strong convictions precede great actions.

for action is always easier than quiet waiting.

El deseo verdadero de cambiar supone tener media batalla ganada.