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Resolution is an act of courage in single instances, and if it becomes a characteristic trait, it is a habit of the mind.
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Resolution is an act of courage in single instances, and if it becomes a characteristic trait, it is a habit of the mind.
Mere intelligence is still not courage, for we often see the cleverest people devoid of resolution.
There are persons who possess the keenest perception for the most difficult problems, who are also not fearful of responsibility, and yet in cases of difficulty cannot come to a resolution.
Although our intellect always feels itself urged towards clearness and certainty, still our mind often feels itself attracted by uncertainty.