All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred.
W. H. MurrayRead
Concerning all acts of iniative and creation, there is one elementary truth- that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves, too.
Interpretation
Committing to a goal brings about support and opportunities from unforeseen sources.
This quote emphasizes the power of commitment and initiative in achieving oneβs goals. It suggests that once a person decides to fully dedicate themselves to a project or idea, they will find that the universe aligns to support their efforts, opening up new pathways and opportunities they may not have previously noticed.
In practice
In a motivational speech aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs, this quote could illustrate the importance of unwavering commitment.
If my edge is dull, my sword is dull, and I don't want to fight another guy whose sword is dull. If you've got two steel swords going back and forth hitting each other, what's gonna happen? Both of them are going to get sharper. Everybody that's in the industry has lost their edge.
You are capable of more than you know. Choose a goal that seems right for you and strive to be the best, however hard the path. Aim high. Behave honorably. Prepare to be alone at times, and to endure failure. Persist! The world needs all you can give.
You are the only person on earth who can use your ability.
Rhetoric is a poor substitute for action, and we have trusted only to rhetoric. If we are really to be a great nation, we must not merely talk; we must act big.
Commit to "CAN I!" - Constant And Never-Ending Improvement.
In the dim background of mind we know what we ought to be doing but somehow we cannot start.
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