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(1) The resolute keep constant resolutions, while the irresolute constantly resolute.
(2) A will seeker seeks a will, whike a will keeper keeps his will

(The "will" here means "the will of freedom". But has the sentence above given you the meaning at your first sight?)

S*hart · Accepted Answer

I'll try, but sometimes it's hard to determine the correctness of a sentance when the intended meaning is somewhat obscure:

1)The resolute constantly keep resolutions, while the irresolute constantly resolve. Although I would probably replace constantly with consistently in the first clause. In your wording, the first clause means that the resolute keep resolutions that are constant, which doesn't make sense to me -- what is a constant resolution? In the second clause, resolute is used as a verb, which it isn't. The verb for resolute is resolve. My wording loses the parallelism of the two clauses, though, and thus some of the effect.

2) My inital reaction was that you were referring to a will, as in a document directing who gets what possessions upon death of the will creator. I would say "A will seeker seeks will, while a will keeper keeps his will". This avoids this confusion, as "will" in the first clause will be recognized as "determination" because of the lack of "a" preceding it.

I hope this helps.

Jobb · Answer

Indeed I've used "seeks will", but I was not sure it could only refer to "determination". Your explanation has greatly inspired me!

Anonymous · Answer

Many companies came, luckily.

Anonymous · Answer

Many companies came help, luckily.

My question is about the kind of group preposition at the end, is it a group preposition, because I am uncertain that word works at the end.

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