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a good beginning makes a good ending
Definition:  it is better to be well-prepared for a task and focus on the implementation so that you have chances of success
Usage:  keeping in mind that a good beginning makes a good ending, I worked hard on my proposal before I began my research paper
SEPEDI
Translation:  go thoma ka bothakga go dira gore mafetšo e be a bothakga
Proverb: molamo ge o tlo bolaya o kwala marethong
XITSONGA
Translation:  masungulo ya kahle ya tisa mahetelelo lamanene
Proverb: nkwahle xi hlola nyama
TSHIVENḒA
Translation:  kuthomele kwavhuḓi ku ḓisa vhufhelo havhuḓi
Proverb: phanḓa i tshi ḓa i ranga nga ṱhoṱha