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The beginning is the most important part of the work.

Posted on 9 December 2013 by philosiblog

The beginning is the most important part of the work. – Plato What does that mean? The wikiquote translation of the quote is “the beginning in every task is the chief thing” which I consider to be close enough to be … Continue reading →

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Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.

Posted on 10 November 2012 by philosiblog

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, this quote is all about the circle of life, and the circular nature of our lives. Things start, things end. The end of … Continue reading →

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There must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing unto the end until it be thoroughly finished yields the true glory.

Posted on 4 April 2012 by philosiblog

There must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing unto the end until it be thoroughly finished yields the true glory. – Francis Drake What does that mean? How many people start things, then stop working on it? … Continue reading →

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If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.

Posted on 1 September 2011 by philosiblog

If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning. – Mohandas Gandhi What does that mean? This saying has been stated … Continue reading →

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