Read the quote below and discuss what it means to you in a brief paragraph. Think about the difference between ignorance and stupidity. Goethe references ignorance, not stupidity, that "kills countless ideas." What does Goethe believe to be essential in achieving one's dreams? Explain if you agree or disagree with him? Then comment back to two other postings.
Your initial response is due by August 5th.
Your responses to two other postings are due by August 7th.
"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."
