In creating, the only hard thing's to begin; A grass-blade's no easier to make than an oak

In creating, the only hard thing is to begin: a grass blade's no easier to make than an oak.

Begin somewhere; you cannot build a reputation on what you intend to do.

There is no good in arguing with the inevitable The only argument available with an east wind is to put on your overcoat

The tall Oak, towering to the skies, The fury of the wind defies, From age to age, in virtue strong. Inured to stand, and suffer wrong.

It's hard to face tomorrow, but it's easier than facing no tomorrow