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“Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual.” quote by Mark Twain
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“Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual.”

Mark Twain

About This Quote

Source Essay: Satire on Resolutions, Mark Twain, 1905

Annual resolutions are accepted but often lead to habitual hell, urging realistic goal setting.

In simple terms: Resolutions can become a hell.

Key Takeaway

Set realistic, sustainable goals.

Themes

resolutions habit realism

Mood

wry cautious

Type

satirical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal planning
  • habit formation
  • life balance

Key Concepts

self‑improvement goal setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you make resolutions meaningful?
  • What habits foster lasting change?
A Different Perspective

May be too cynical.

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