OLD Uncle John is a success,
And all his efforts have not hit it.
One day we asked him to confess,
To all of us just how he did it.
“I hardly know, myself,” said he,
“But my conviction still is growing,
That there’s no fancy recipe.
You just begin--and keep on going.”
“Don’t wait for things to come just right,
For very seldom do they do it.
Select a road, then day and night,
Through storm and sunshine, still pursue it.
Don’t stand debating what is best.
The sands of life are swiftly flowing.
Most any worthy course is blest,
If you begin--and keep on going.”