If you must play, decide on three things at the start

Similar sayings:

Those who have free seats at a play hiss first Those who have free seats at a play hiss first
All things at first appear difficult All things at first appear difficult
Want a thing long enough, and you don’t Want a thing long enough, and you don’t
Be resolved and the thing is done Be resolved and the thing is done
Look for a thing until you find it and you’ll not lose your labor Look for a thing until you find it and you’ll not lose your labor

Chinese sayings and proverbs