I prepare my tools first because well begun is half done.
well begun is half done
idiomGetting a good start is important
Origin
disputed originAn ancient proverb quoted by Aristotle; Horace's version is 'dimidium facti qui coepit habet' (he who has begun has the work half done).
She spent the whole morning organizing her notes, believing that well begun is half done for her research project.
The architect insisted on perfecting the initial blueprints, reminding his team that well begun is half done when constructing such a complex building.
Last updated June 7, 2026