Quote by Horace

He has the deed half done who has made a beginning.

He has the deed half done who has made a beginning.

Summary

This quote means that someone who has taken the initiative and started working towards a goal or task is already halfway towards completing it. It emphasizes the importance of taking the first step and highlights the progress made by simply starting. It suggests that starting is often the hardest part, and once that hurdle has been overcome, the momentum and drive gained can help propel them closer to the end result.

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