Hast thou attempted greatnesse? — Resolution

"Videlicit, That each man swore to do his best To damn and perjure all the rest."

"I am in earnest—I will not equivocate—I will not excuse—I will not retreat a single inch AND I WILL BE HEARD."

"I will be as harsh as truth and as uncompromising as justice."

"Nor cast one longing, lingring look behind."

"You may be whatever you resolve to be. Determine to be something in the world, and you will be something. I cannot, never accomplished anything: I will try, has wrought wonders."

"For when two Join in the same adventure, one perceives Before the other how they ought to act; While one alone, however prompt, resolves More tardily and with a weaker will."