This is a couplet from what philosopher? Are you in earnest?

Question: This is a couplet from what philosopher!? Are you in earnest!?

Seize this very minute; What you can do, or dream you can, begin it; Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it!. Only engage and then the mind grows heated; Begin, and then the work will be completed!.

10 points to the first person who can correctly identify and spell the name!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe!.!.!. i hopeWww@QuestionHome@Com

Goethe!. Damn I was second!.Www@QuestionHome@Com