Who said "The start is the most important part of the work."?

Plato (c. 428–348 BC). Source: Plato, Republic 377a.

What is the original wording?

the beginning is the most important part of any work (Benjamin Jowett, 1892). Translated by Benjamin Jowett, 1892.

Plato, Plato, Republic 377a

"The start is the most important part of the work." Plato said it in Plato, Republic 377a. Translated by Benjamin Jowett, 1892.

"the beginning is the most important part of any work"

Benjamin Jowett, 1892, Plato, Republic 377a.

Plato (c. 428–348 BC). Founder of the Academy in Athens and author of the dialogues.

Who said "The start is the most important part of the work."?: Plato (c. 428–348 BC). Source: Plato, Republic 377a.
What is the original wording?: the beginning is the most important part of any work (Benjamin Jowett, 1892). Translated by Benjamin Jowett, 1892.