“The moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves as well. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen accidents, meetings and material assistance that no one could have dreamed would come their way. Whatever you can do or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now.”
– Goethe, by attribution
Read in: A Lion Among Men, by Gregory Maguire, third volume of the Wicked years.
Thanks Mom, for pointing me in this direction.
How about you? Can you embrace this way of thinking? What will you begin today? Please leave a comment. You just might inspire others to dream big!
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Hi there!
I came across this quote in college but I couldn’t remember the whole thing. Glad I saw your tweet and followed the link. Thanks for posting it. I’m going to write it down this time and bookmark your site!
Have a great weekend,
Ryan
Thanks for the visit Ryan. Love this quote too!
Appreciate your comment, come by any time.
Theresa
Hi Theresa,
The wicked years are some of my favorite books! This quote is awesome. I’m so glad to see it again — thank you for sharing it.
We all need to remember that whatever we dream can come true. All we have to do is begin.
I’m really glad I found your blog,
Thank you.
Molly
Hi Molly,
I’m glad you found you way here too! It is an awesome quote. I just love the part about a stream of events issuing from a decision — isn’t it amazing what’s possible when we decide to do something and commit to it?
Thanks so much for your comment and for stopping by!
Theresa
Those who find this quote inspiring may interested in a book by Charles F. Haanel written in 1912 called The Master Key System.