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From:  sopran@a...
sopran@a...
Date:  Fri Sep 21, 2001  2:06 pm
Subject:  Re: [vocalist] prince hal becomes Henry V



In a message dated 9/21/01 2:55:25 AM, Greypins@a... writes:

<< for those of
you who are unfamiliar with that quote, it says that when you make a
commitment, it seems as if the forces of the universe come to the aid of your
cause. aid comes unexpected and in the most peculiar forms. >>

Mike,

Here's the quote you're referring to--it's one of my favorites:

Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, 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 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 dreamt would have come his way.
Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and
magic in it. --Goethe

Judy






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