“This is a hump you have to get over, and it usually comes in the first series.”

You get over the hump and you’re on a roll.

After the Apple II was introduced, then came the Commodore and the Tandy TRS-80.

Indeed, what is there that does not appear marvelous when it comes to our knowledge for the first time? How many things, too, are looked up on as quite impossible until they have been actually effected?

One of the first signs of a Spirit-filled life is enthusiasm!

This is not the first time in my life where you know going into a job that you’re going to hear in stereo what was wrong with what you did.

Nobody ever forgets their first night in the bush. It’s among the precious, meagre handful of life firsts that remain indelible.

Who the first inhabitants of Britain were, whether natives or immigrants, remains obscure; one must remember we are dealing with barbarians.

All enterprises that are entered into with indiscreet zeal may be pursued with great vigor at first, but are sure to collapse in the end.

All inconsiderate enterprises are impetuous at first, but soon lanquish. [Lat., Omnia inconsulti impetus coepta, initiis valida, spatio languescunt.]