LJF Wolffe, Weirdo at Large

A very cool idea, created by a less-than-thorough translation of a sign. (from CRAZY ENGLISH on Reason Pad)

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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 [...]