This kind of prelude was succeeded by the concerto itself which he executed with a degree of spirit and firmness that no one has ever pretended to equal.

That which is called firmness in a king is called obstinacy in a donkey

He's a little older, executed to a higher degree what I asked him to do, ... But the other guy, T.C., made it tough. He's a good football player as well. It wasn't like it was a runaway. I'm respectful of what I see in T.C. Ostrander's talent and his potential. He's a competitor.

The purpose firm is equal to the deed.

Steadfastness is a noble quality, but unguided by knowledge or humility it becomes rashness or obstinacy.

Real firmness is good for anything; strut is good for nothing