Daring

Victor Hugo once wrote these words:
"The onward march of the human race requires that the heights around it should be ablaze with noble and enduring lessons of courage. Deeds of daring dazzle history, and form one of the guiding lights of man. The dawn dares when it rises. To strive, to brave all risks, to persist, to persevere, to be faithful to yourself, to grapple hand in hand with destiny, to surprise defeat by the little terror it inspires, at one time to confront unrighteous power, at another to defy intoxicated triumph, to hold fast, to hold hard - such is the example which the nations need, and the light that electrifies them."
How often do we simply sit back and allow history to pass us by? Each of us can make a difference in the world, if we would only dare to stand up and be counted. Just think what a different place the world could be if we did dare to do what Hugo was thinking - to confront unrighteous power for example. We all know of things that should be done differently and wonder if there is anything that we would be able to achieve if we acted on our thoughts. Much can be said of hindsight and saying in the future that we should have done this or this. Yet if we only do that, then the opportunity to do things has already passed us by.
The time to dare is now.