I made this resolution today. I will try to excel in all…
““I made this resolution today. I will try to excel in all things yet if I am excelled, without fault of mine, I will not be mortified. I will not withhold from any one the praise which I think his due; nor will I allow myself to envy another's praise or to feel jealousy when I hear him praised. May God help me to keep it.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A pledge to pursue excellence without ego, to praise others honestly, and to avoid jealousy, seeking divine assistance.
In simple terms: Commit to excellence, praise others, avoid envy.
Key Takeaway
Practice humility and gratitude.
Themes
ethics
humility
excellence
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
moral
inspirational
When to use this quote
- leadership
- teamwork
- personal development
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
self‑improvement
virtue ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you celebrate others' success without feeling threatened?
- What habits help you stay humble?
A Different Perspective
May be hard to stay sincere when praised or criticized.