start from where you are in English

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Etymology: Attributed to Edmund Burke (1727-1797) as "If you want to get anywhere, you must start from where you are." Head templates: {{head|en|proverb|head=}} start from where you are, {{en-proverb}} start from where you are

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"start from where you are" meaning in English

Proverb