We are stubborn on vision. We are flexible on details.
What this power is I cannot say; all I know is that it exists and it becomes available only when a man is in that state of mind in which he knows exactly what he wants and is fully determined not to quit until he finds it.
They would not find me changed from him they knew - only more sure of all I thought was true.
Faith is not Desire. Faith is Will. Desires are things that need to be satisfied, whereas Will is a force. Will changes the space around us.
No success, no nothing, no belt, no person can change the way I act, the way I feel.
He who is firm in will molds the world to himself. [Ger., Aber wer fest auf dem Sinne beharrt, der bildet die Welt sich.]
Inside that quietude there was the firmest of wills. [Bill Shawn] knew exactly what he wanted to do.
The first thing to do in life is to do with purpose what one purposes to do.
To win takes a complete commitment of mind and body. When you can't make that commitment, they don't call you a champion anymore.
Sure I'm obsessed with it. And I'm absolutely certain I'm right, and nobody's going to change my mind.
The man of wisdom is never of two minds; the man of benevolence never worries; the man of courage is never afraid.
Courage and conviction are powerful weapons.
Commitment separates those who live their dreams from those who live their lives regretting the opportunities they have squandered.
Nothing is impossible in this world. Firm determination, it is said, can move heaven and earth. Things appear far beyond one's power, because one cannot set his heart on any arduous project due to want of strong will.
I know it's impossible. But I know I'll do it!
Success never resides in the world of weak wishes, but in the palace of purposeful plans and prayerful persistence.
When your armour is on, it is too late to retreat.
Those that are firm in their will mold the world to themselves.
If you are determined enough and willing to pay the price, you can get it done.
Necessities can be many, but the one that is stronger is that which constrains you to win or to die.
A warrior should not say something fainthearted, even casually. He should set his mind to this beforehand. Even in trifling matters the depths of one's heart can be seen.
I almost had an intransigent mental spirit. I always wanted things.
Along with a strong belief in your own inner voice, you also need laser-like focus combined with unwavering determination.
Dreams must be steady (Sthir). When dreams are steady, they take form of determination (Sankalp) and when you combine them hard-work, they turn into accomplishments (Siddhi)!
Consistency is the quality of a stagnant mind.
