~ Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step. ~
~ Don't be afraid if things seem difficult in the beginning. That's only the initial impression. The important thing is not to retreat; you have to master yourself. ~
~ Making the beginning is one third of the work. ~
~ Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success. ~
~ You will never reach your goal until you start to take action, any action. ~
~ No river can return to its source, yet all rivers must have a beginning. ~
~ There are no classes in life for beginners; right away you are always asked to deal with what is most difficult. ~
~ The only joy in the world is to begin. ~
~ The births of all things are weak and tender and therefore we should have our eyes intent on beginnings. ~
~ So many fail because they don't get started - they don't go. They don't overcome inertia. They don't begin. ~
~ Before beginning, prepare carefully ~
~ The mystery of the beginning of all things is insoluble by us; and I for one must be content to remain an agnostic ~