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Getting started6 quotes
The beginning is the most important part of the work. — Socrates · 375 BCThe first step is the hardest. — Marie Anne de Vichy-Chamrond · 1763Well begun is half done. — Aristotle · 350 BCGet up quickly-just switch on the white light of the will. — Susan Sontag · 1973He who has begun has half done. Dare to be wise; begin! — Horace · 20 BCThe longest part of the journey is said to be the passing of the gate. — Marcus Terentius Varro · 27 BCBeginning of a journey1 quote
The longest part of the journey is said to be the passing of the gate. — Marcus Terentius Varro · 27 BCFinishing a task1 quote
Well begun is half done. — Aristotle · 350 BCMotivation1 quote
Get up quickly-just switch on the white light of the will. — Susan Sontag · 1973Work1 quote
Get up quickly-just switch on the white light of the will. — Susan Sontag · 1973