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Classical antiquity4 quotes
The beginning is the most important part of the work. — Socrates · 375 BCWell begun is half done. — Aristotle · 350 BCHe 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 BC