Firmness of purpose is one of the most necessary sinews of character, and one of the best instruments of success. Without it genius wastes its efforts in a maze of inconsistencies.
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Real firmness is good for anything; strut is good for nothing.
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It is only persons of firmness that can have real gentleness. Those who appear gentle are, in general, only a weak character, which easily changes into asperity.
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The greatest firmness is the greatest mercy.
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A wise man who stands firm is a statesman, a foolish man who stands firm is a catastrophe.
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Steadfastness is a noble quality, but unguided by knowledge or humility it becomes rashness or obstinacy.
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The purpose firm is equal to the deed.
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