Born Quote by Robert H. Goddard
“The reason many people fail is not for lack of vision but for lack of resolve and resolve is born out of counting the cost.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address on perseverance, date unknown
Success depends more on determination and realistic assessment than on dreaming alone.
In simple terms: Vision without resolve fails; count costs to build resolve.
Key Takeaway
Assess costs, commit fully.
Themes
determination
realism
goal setting
Mood
focused
determined
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- starting a business
- training for a marathon
- financial planning
Key Concepts
cost‑benefit analysis
self‑discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance ambition with practical constraints?
- What steps help turn vision into resolve?
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