When I was at school, I studied German. At this time, my homework involved reading and understanding German books and studying vocabulary. As I was struggling with the German language, the simple idea of reading famous authors was an abomination for me. This is how school goes, you have to…
One of these German authors was Johann Wolfgang von Goethe; this guy was a real encyclopedia, he wrote about science, music, philosophy and everything you can imagine. If my German teacher had told me that Goethe could teach me the secrets of success, I would have probably made the effort to overcome my German phobias. Today I want to share an enlightening quote from Goethe, that I just received by e-mail.
Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth, the 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.’
- Goethe
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Yes, I like that Goethe quote and from personal experience I can vouch for the truth of it! – Beautiful!
Nice post.
Susannah, thanks for your comment
Providence responds to our clear intentions, there’s no reason to worry anymore.
- Steve
Great words of advice.
Hey Steve,
Glad to catch up with you from Blogcatalog over to your blog! I really resonate with the last statement made by Goethe “Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now.” Really makes the indvidual just want to jump into action!
Excellent post!
Hello Baker,
Happy you passed by. Thanks for your comments.
Hello Bob,
I’m really happy if these few words can inspire. Thanks