“The efficiency of the cleaning solution in liquefying wizards suggested the operation of an antithetical principal, which-"
"Did you have to get him started?" Cimorene asked reproachfully.”
Source: Calling on Dragons
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Variant: you don't have to be great to get started but you have to to get started to be great