Two derelict words of compromise and indecision.
For the betterment of mankind… Two dangerous words to conscientiously avoid in both speech and written word whenever possible: “if” and “hope.”
“If” presumes an implicit doubt before any success be attained by initially questioning resolve and commitment at each subsequent stage of development. Alternatively, “as” is inclusive by focusing upon results contingent upon commitment to initiative with planning. “As” honestly presumes success. “If” implies doubt with the potential implicit promise of failure.
“As” unites. “If” divides.
By itself, “hope” is a weak and irresponsible substitution for “trust” thereby replacing personal responsibility and resolve with deference to audacious, alternative authority.
Both words compromise only to sabotage success by extending cover and potential deniability through cautious acquiescence.
Both words have incrementally crept into human discourse to replace authority with impotency and goodwill with indifference.
Wisdom dictates:
If we only hope, we fail.
As we trust and plan, we are wise and succeed.
— Daniel McClerin
Salisbury
