"Il est plus facile de résister au début qu'à la fin."
— Leonardo da Vinci
Simplified Meaning:
When we first encounter something tempting or challenging, it’s usually simpler to say no or take action than if we wait until later. For example, if you're on a diet and someone offers you a cookie, it's easier to refuse it right away. But if you keep thinking about it, that cookie becomes harder to resist the longer you wait. It's like fighting an impulse or habit; the more you let it sit and grow, the stronger it becomes. Imagine trying to stop a small snowball from rolling down a hill. At the top, it's easy to catch it with your hands. But as it rolls down and gets bigger, it’s much harder to stop. This shows that dealing with things early on saves us from more trouble later. If someone wants to avoid procrastination, they should start their tasks immediately. This way, the work doesn't pile up and become overwhelming. Acting early helps us keep control and manage situations better.
