The quote in it's entirety is as follows and there is some real debate as to whether or not it really comes from Goethe. Regardless of who the quote comes from or whether parts of it were borrowed from one author or another, the quote has come together with truth in it's core and that is what draws me to it.
"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 thiings 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 begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now."
So today I begin.
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