A good beginning makes a good end.

A good beginning makes a good end.

It is only the first obstacle which counts to conquer modesty.
[Fr., Il n'y a que le premier obstacle read more

It is only the first obstacle which counts to conquer modesty.
[Fr., Il n'y a que le premier obstacle qui coute a vaincre la
pudeur.]

A whole is that which has a beginning, a middle and an end.

A whole is that which has a beginning, a middle and an end.

To have begun is to have done half the task; dare to be wise.

To have begun is to have done half the task; dare to be wise.

In all matters, before beginning, a diligent preparation should
be made.
[Lat., In omnibus negotiis prius quam aggrediare, read more

In all matters, before beginning, a diligent preparation should
be made.
[Lat., In omnibus negotiis prius quam aggrediare, adhibenda est
praeparatio diligens.]

At the earliest drawings of the fractal curve, few clues to the
underlying mathematical structure will be seen.

At the earliest drawings of the fractal curve, few clues to the
underlying mathematical structure will be seen.

The highest condition takes rise in the lowest.

The highest condition takes rise in the lowest.

Hope of ill gain is the beginning of loss.

Hope of ill gain is the beginning of loss.

Thou marvell'st at my words, but hold thee still;
Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.

Thou marvell'st at my words, but hold thee still;
Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.