Luck is like the stock market: if you wait, the price might drop, and the deal could get better. But at other times, it’s like the offer of the Sibyl—at first, she offers all her goods at full price, but as time passes, she destroys some of them while still holding the price high. Lady Luck, like the saying goes, is bald behind. She “shows her locks in front,” but once she passes by, she’s bald, with nothing left to grab. Timing is everything, and there is no greater wisdom than knowing when to start something or make a move.
When dangers seem small, people stop taking them seriously—and that’s when they cause more trouble than expected. Sometimes, it’s better to face a problem early, even if it’s still far away, instead of just watching and waiting. If you wait too long, you might get tired and stop paying attention. But acting too quickly can also be a mistake—jumping at shadows or rushing to act might bring problems closer when they could have stayed away on their own.
The key is to judge the timing of an opportunity or threat with care. Like I said, you need to decide if the time is right or not. In general, it’s wise to start all major actions like Argus, the watchman with a hundred eyes who could see everything. Take your time to look closely and understand the situation. Then, when you’re ready to act, move quickly and get things done, like Briareus, the giant with a hundred hands who could work fast and powerfully. First, be cautious and pay attention, then act with speed and focus.
Pluto’s helmet, which made the wearer invisible, is a way to think about keeping your plans secret and acting quickly. When you’re planning, don’t let anyone know what you’re going to do. But when it’s time to act, being fast is even more important than staying secret. It’s like a bullet moving so quickly no one can see it or stop it. If you move fast enough, no one has the chance to stop or get in your way.
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