Synonym: bequest, choice, contemplation, decision, design, desire, determination, election, fancy, hope, inclination, intention, legacy, plan, pleasure, purpose, resolution, selection, volition, wish. Similar words: willingness, wildlife, wilderness, bewilderment, kill, pill, drill, chill. Meaning: [wɪl]
n. 1. the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention 2. a fixed and persistent intent or purpose 3. a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die. v. 1. decree or ordain 2. have in mind 3. determine by choice 4. leave or give by will after one's death.
184 Wherever he is satisfied with what he does, he has reached his culminating point--he will progress no more. 

186 If a jewel falls into the mire, it remains as precious as before; and though dust should ascend to heaven, its former worthlessness will not be altered. 

197 Never look down to test the ground before taking your step; only he who keeps his eye fixed on the far horizon will find his right road. 

199 We should put aside and postpone all other reforms; that we have but one task-----the istruction of the people, the diffusion of education, the ecourgement of science----on that day a great step will have then been taken in our rgenerion. 

202 When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash; when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak. 

203 The sooner you treat your son as a man, the sooner he will be one. John Dryden 

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