Goethe - Until one is committed...

Виктор Постников
Until one is committed,
there is always 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 not otherwise have occured.
A whole stream of events issues from
the decision, raising in one's favour,
all manner of unforseen incidents
and meetings and material assistance
that no man could have dreamed would
have come his way.

Whatever you can do or dream you can,
    begin it!
Boldness has genius, magic and power in it.
    Begin it now !

                - Goethe