Until one is committed there is hesitance,
the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness.
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 otherwise
never 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 dreamt would have come his way.
I have learned a deep respect for one of Goethe’s couplets:
“Whatever you can do, or dream you can – begin it – boldness
W.N. Murray
The Scottish Himalayan Expedition 1951