Will minus intellect constitutes vulgarity.
—Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860) German Philosopher
Will localizes us; thought universalizes us.
—Henri Frederic Amiel (1821–81) Swiss Moral Philosopher, Poet, Critic
Those that are firm in their will mold the world to themselves.
—Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) German Poet
When one is willing and eager, the Gods join in.
—Aeschylus (525–456 BCE) Greek Playwright
Willpower is the key to success. Successful people strive no matter what they feel by applying their will to overcome apathy, doubt or fear.
—Dan Millman (b.1946) American Children’s Books Writer, Sportsperson
Nothing is so common as unsuccessful men with talent. They lack only determination.
—Chuck Swindoll (b.1934) American Evangelical Christian Pastor, Author
Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory.
—George S. Patton (1885–1945) American Military Leader
Willingness is essential in any initiation or in making an dream come true. “I can’t” often means “I won’t.” You can change “I won’t” to “I will” with willpower.
—Marcia Wieder
Great souls have wills; feeble ones have only wishes.
—Chinese Proverb
Above all, we must realize that no arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women. It is a weapon our adversaries in today’s world do not have.
—Ronald Reagan (1911–2004) American Head of State
A person who is wise does nothing against their will, nothing with sighing or under coercion.
—Cicero (106BCE–43BCE) Roman Philosopher, Orator, Politician, Lawyer
The one who wills is the one who can.
—Common Proverb
Willpower is a concentration of force. You gather up all your energy and make a massive thrust forward.
—Steve Pavlina (b.1971) American Motivational Speaker
The education of the will is the object of our existence.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82) American Philosopher
To deny the freedom of the will is to make morality impossible.
—James Anthony Froude (1818–94) British Historian, Novelist, Biographer, Editor
Happiness is secured through virtue; it is a good attained by man’s own will.
—Thomas Aquinas (1225–74) Italian Catholic Priest, Philosopher, Theologian
The will of man is his happiness.
—Friedrich Schiller (1759–1805) German Poet, Dramatist
Don’t let your will roar when your power only whispers.
—Thomas Fuller (1608–61) English Cleric, Historian
I have brought myself by long meditation to the conviction that a human being with a settled purpose must accomplish it, and that nothing can resist a will which will stake even existence upon its fulfillment.
—Benjamin Disraeli (1804–81) British Head of State
Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great.
—Niccolo Machiavelli (1469–1527) Florentine Political Philosopher
Will and intellect are one and the same.
—Baruch Spinoza (1632–77) Dutch Philosopher, Theologian
If we cannot do what we will, we must will what we can.
—Yiddish Proverb
The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur.
—Vince Lombardi (1913–70) American Football Coach
To live by one man’s will becomes the cause of all misery.
—Richard Hooker (1554–1600) English Anglican Theologian, Political Theorist
The will is deaf and hears no heedful friends.
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616) British Playwright
The world is full of willing people, some willing to work, the rest willing to let them.
—Robert Frost (1874–1963) American Poet
Will it, and set to work briskly.
—Friedrich Schiller (1759–1805) German Poet, Dramatist
Nothing can withstand the power of the human will if it is willing to stake its very existence to the extent of its purpose.
—Benjamin Franklin (1706–90) American Political Leader, Inventor, Diplomat
My desire is for wisdom, not for the exercise of the will. The will is the strong blind man who carries on his shoulders the lame man who can see.
—Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860) German Philosopher
No action will be considered blameless, unless the will was so, for by the will the act was dictated.
—Seneca the Younger (Lucius Annaeus Seneca) (c.4 BCE–65 CE) Roman Stoic Philosopher, Statesman, Tragedian
Leave a Reply