Strong Won’t
July 28th, 2010
“The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is that one comes from a strong will, and the other from a strong won’t.” — Henry Ward Beecher
I love this quote! It makes me think about the times I have wanted to quit at something that was / is really important. A few times really stand out. A few times that seemed life or death. A few times that still scare the hell out of me when I think about life would be like if the results were different.
I think many of us have a strong will. I think a strong will is a trait we are born with or acquire at a very young age and is very much a part of our personality. But what about a “strong won’t”? I do not believe we are born with a “strong won’t”. A “strong won’t” is based on our own personal value system and is our own measurement of morality. A “strong won’t” can test your value system and can be the difference between doing and doing what is right.
Having a strong will makes us fighters, but it is the “strong won’t” that keeps us fighting. Simply, a “strong won’t” is a conscience choice.
Deb
