Well, my deliberate opinion is - it's a jolly strange world.
There is no magic method of beginning... Take hold of your nerves, and jump.
A cause may be inconvenient, but it's magnificent. It's like champagne or high heels, and one must be prepared to suffer for it.
Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.
Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.
Good taste is better than bad taste, but bad taste is better than no taste.