Certainty Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“Your good mother tells me you are feeling very badly in your new situation. Allow me to assure you it is a perfect certainty that you will, very soon, feel better - quite happy - if you only stick to the resolution you have taken to procure a military education… On the contrary, if you falter, and give up, you will lose the power of keeping any resolution, and will regret it all your life.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Letter to a friend, 1862
The speaker warns that perseverance in a chosen path leads to eventual happiness, while giving up causes lasting regret.
In simple terms: Keep your resolve for long‑term success.
Key Takeaway
Stay committed to your goals.
Themes
perseverance
regret
resolution
Mood
determined
cautious
Type
motivational
advisory
When to use this quote
- military training
- career decisions
- personal challenges
- health recovery
Key Concepts
self‑discipline
future orientation
Questions to Reflect On
- Will you adapt your plan when needed?
- What support helps you stay on track?
A Different Perspective
If circumstances change, rigid persistence may cause harm.
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