“Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.”― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
This is one of my absolute favorite quotes… Recently found this additional passage by W.H. Murray, a Scottish mountaineer and writer. It was inspired by (and often misattributed to) Goethe:
“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back–
Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary
truth that ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans:
that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too.
All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred.
A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all
manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance,
which no man could have dreamed would have come his way.
Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has
genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now.”
Any thoughts?
