67. Resoluteness of Action

What is called resoluteness of action is, in truth,
resoluteness of mind. It is a quality unlike any other. 

Avoiding all failure-prone action and remaining undiscouraged by 
failures are said to be the dual directives of wise men. 

Revealing an action after its completion is resoluteness.
Disclosing an action midway causes endless misery.

It is easy for anyone to speak of a plan,
but difficult indeed to execute what has been spoken. 

Strong-willed exploits of virtuous men
win the crown's respect and the crowd's acclaim.

Those who think will have their thoughts fulfilled,
just as they thought, provided they possess strength of will.

Do not disparage men who appear small, for there are those,
seemingly insignificant, who are like the linchpin of a mighty chariot. 

Visualize actions with unclouded clarity,
then forcefully undertake them without delay or indecision.

Despite dire hardships, hold to strength of mind
and do those deeds which yield joy of heart.

The world has no use for those who have no use for resolute 
action, whatever other strengths they may possess.