Every great work, every big accomplishment, has been brought into manifestation through holding to the vision, and often just before the big achievement, comes apparent failure and discouragement. Florence Scovel Shinn
WOKING (vb.) To enter the kitchen with the precise determination to perform something only to forget what it is just before you do it. Douglas Adams
In fact, Moon came on tour with us for a bit just before a big festival in Brighton, I think. Neil Innes
The droplet is always at its largest just before it drops. Bulgarian Proverb
Not until just before dawn do people sleep best; not until people get old do they become wise. Chinese Proverb
The darkest hour is just before dawn. Italian Proverb