“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.”
From The Goethe Society of North America,and I’m still not sure if Goethe said it, but it’s outstanding. Image credit: Andrew Wyeth’s Christina’s World.
Esse Diem 
Elizabeth, This moves me. I know it is true. Helen
Thank you, Helen. It moved me too, I don’t usually just post quotes but this was the right thing at the right time.
It is true. anywhere in the world, it works.
Have you read “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho? That quote reminds me of these two from “The Alchemist:”
“When someone makes a decision, he is really diving into a strong current that will carry him to places he had never dreamed of when he first made the decision.”
“When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his dream.”
I agree with the first quote, but have a hard time with the second.
John, I have not read that book yet. I am completely with you on your feelings about those two quotes!