To a resolute mind, wishing to do is the first step toward doing. But if we do not wish to do a thing it becomes impossible.

Quote by Robert Southey

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Love is indestructible. It's holy flame forever burneth; from Heaven it came, to Heaven returneth.

Love is indestructible. It's holy flame forever burneth; from Heaven it came, to Heaven returneth.

They sin who tell us Love can die: with Life all other passions fly, all...

They sin who tell us Love can die: with Life all other passions fly, all...

No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who...

No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who...

No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who...

No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who...

Never let a man imagine that he can pursue a good end by evil means,...

Never let a man imagine that he can pursue a good end by evil means,...

The loss of a friend is like that of a limb; time may heal the...

The loss of a friend is like that of a limb; time may heal the...

Affliction is not sent in vain, young man, from that good God, who chastens whom...

Affliction is not sent in vain, young man, from that good God, who chastens whom...

Order is the sanity of the mind, the health of the body, the peace of...

Order is the sanity of the mind, the health of the body, the peace of...

There is a magic in that little world, home; it is a mystic circle that...

There is a magic in that little world, home; it is a mystic circle that...

They sin who tell us Love can die: with Life all other passions fly, all...

They sin who tell us Love can die: with Life all other passions fly, all...

All deception in the course of life is indeed nothing else but a lie reduced...

All deception in the course of life is indeed nothing else but a lie reduced...

The three indispensable of genius are: understanding, feeling, and perseverance; the three things that enrich...

The three indispensable of genius are: understanding, feeling, and perseverance; the three things that enrich...

It is not for man to rest in absolute contentment. He is born to hopes...

It is not for man to rest in absolute contentment. He is born to hopes...

A kitten is in the animal world what a rosebud is in the garden.

A kitten is in the animal world what a rosebud is in the garden.

Never let a man imagine that he can pursue a good end by evil means,...

Never let a man imagine that he can pursue a good end by evil means,...

Ambition is an idol, on whose wings great minds are carried only to extreme; to...

Ambition is an idol, on whose wings great minds are carried only to extreme; to...

No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who...

No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who...

What will not woman, gentle woman dare; when strong affection stirs her spirit up?

What will not woman, gentle woman dare; when strong affection stirs her spirit up?

Please know that I am aware of the hazards. I want to do it because...

Please know that I am aware of the hazards. I want to do it because...

When men attempt bold gestures, generally it's considered romantic. When women do it, it's often...

When men attempt bold gestures, generally it's considered romantic. When women do it, it's often...