Quotes About Resolve

He who is fixed to a star does not change his mind.

When I saw Spencer Tracy in 'The Old Man and the Sea,' I realised the distinction between being an actor and a film star. He was both, and I, too, resolved to try and be both.

I want to become a star. Failure is not an option.

I have moments when I'll stare at a script and say, 'I don't know what I'm doing!' But then I push myself into that feeling because I think panic is important.

I do a good cold, hard stare.

The way to develop decisiveness is to start right where you are, with the very next question you face.

I'm the sort of person that starts digging a hole and doesn't stop until it's finished.

Sometimes, once a fight starts, you have to do what you have to do to win.

I believe that the purpose for which I and my fellow soldiers entered upon this war should have been so clearly stated as to have made it impossible to change them, and that, had this been done, the objects which actuated us would now be attainable by negotiation.

I've always said boxing will not retire me, I will retire from boxing, and I stand by that statement.

To resolve the climate crisis, good will, statements of intent are not enough. We are at breaking point.

I have no status or stardom. I was just willing to die for my dream.

You have to stay in the moment. Stay focused. Know what you're going to do.

I know how to stay focused on a mission.

If the boat started shaking, we stayed on course and didn't lose focus. That made the difference.

I have always stayed focused, working to the fullest.

I always said I wanted to be scientist, but I didn't really have the staying power.

I had to be steadfast in my Christian beliefs, seeking strength from them.

Americans - in general, we are very steadfast people: we know what we want; we get what we want.

Character is the impulse reined down into steady continuance.

I want to improve every day and maintain a steady pace without ever losing my resolve to work hard.

Every fight for me is personal. It's a man trying to steal a dream from me.

When I do something, I do it full steam ahead.

You've got to have steel in you somewhere.