Moss Stitch

INDECISION, n. The chief element of success; "for whereas," saith Sir Thomas Brewbold, "there is but one way to do nothing and divers ways to do something, whereof, to a surety, only one is the right way, it followeth that he who from indecision standeth still hath not so many chances of going astray as he who pusheth forwards"--a most clear and satisfactory exposition of the matter.
   "Your prompt decision to attack," said General Grant on a certain occasion to General Gordon Granger, "was admirable; you had but five minutes to make up your mind in."
   "Yes, sir," answered the victorious subordinate, "it is a great thing to know exactly what to do in an emergency.  When in doubt whether to attack or retreat I never hesitate a moment--I toss up a copper."
   "Do you mean to say that's what you did this time?"
   "Yes, General; but for Heaven's sake don't reprimand me:  I disobeyed that coin."