That the yielding conquers the resistant
And the soft conquers the hard
Is a fact known by all men, yet utilized by none

Lai Tzu

Until one is committed there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, ineffectiveness.
Concerning all acts of initiative and creation there is one elementary truth
the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans.
The moment that 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 issue from the decision, raising in one's favour
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.

Goethe

Harken to the reed forlorn,breathing ever since twas torn
From its rusty bed a strain of impassioned love and pain
The secret of my song though near none can see and none can hear
O for a friend to know the sign and mingle all his soul with mine
Tis the flame of love that burns me-tis the wine of love inside me
Wouldst thou know how lovers bleed
Harken harken to the reed

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