“The starting point for improvement is to recognize the need.”

“[New classical economics] was the starting point for a rightward shift in economics that went against the idea that monetary policy can improve macroeconomic outcomes.”

“I recognize that knitting can improve my mood in trying circumstances”

“Never start from zero. Always start from where the greatest have finished. Your starting point should be the finishing point of the others.”

“to miik the citizens to the extent that they start mooing, is contrary to improving living standards.”

“Start from scratch, stay patient, make a difference, and keep on improving.”

“For our improvement we need a mirror.”

“Philosophers are never quite sure what they are talking about — about what the issues really are — and so often it takes them rather a long time to recognize that someone with a somewhat different approach (or destination, or starting point) is making a contribution.”

“Nobody knows you as well as our spouse. And that means no one will be quicker to recognize a change when you deliberately start sacrificing your wants and wishes to make sure his or her needs are met.”

“It was not long before English Law took the one step needed to produce the modern scheme of legal remedies. And when it did, it used the Writ of Trespass as the starting point.”