Through the unscrupulous use of language which is prevalent, this term is often applied to the mere propensity to daring, to bravery, boldness, or temerity.

But, when there are SUFFICIENT MOTIVES in the man, let them be objective or subjective, true or false, we have no right to speak of his resolution; for, when we do so, we put ourselves in his place, and we throw into the scale doubts which did not exist with him.
Here there is no question of anything but of strength and weakness.

We are not pedantic enough to dispute with the use of language about this little misapplication, our observation is only intended to remove wrong objections.
This resolution now, which overcomes the state of doubting, can only be called forth by the intellect, and, in fact, by a peculiar tendency of the same.

We maintain that the mere union of a superior understanding and the necessary feelings are not sufficient to make up resolution.
There are persons who possess the keenest perception for the most difficult problems, who are also not fearful of responsibility, and yet in cases of difficulty cannot come to a resolution.

Their courage and their sagacity operate independently of each other, do not give each other a hand, and on that account do not produce resolution as a result.
The forerunner of resolution is an act of the mind making evident the necessity of venturing, and thus influencing the will.