It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through.

Fulfill the commitments you make. Or, don’t make a commitment you won’t keep.

Integrity is following through on what you say, and doing it right.

What's the point of creating a budget if it's not possible to follow through?

A flashlight without batteries won't illuminate a dark room.

Emma has been meaning to read more ever since she was twelve years old. I have seen a great many lists of her drawingup at various times of books that she meant to read regularly through—and very good lists they were—very well chosen, and very neatly arranged—sometimes alphabetically, and sometimes by some other rule. The list she drew up when only fourteen—I remember thinking it did her judgment so much credit, that I preserved it some time; and I dare say she may have made out a very good list now. But I have done with expecting any course of steady reading from Emma. She will never submit to any thing requiring industry and patience, and a subjection of the fancy to the understanding.