まず隗かいより始はじめよ

expression

start with the first step; begin with what is at hand

Proverb advising that large undertakings should begin with concrete, immediate actions rather than distant plans. Often used to encourage taking initiative.

See also: 隗より始めよ

• 大おおきな改かい革かくを目め指ざすなら、まず隗かいより始はじめよだ。

  If you aim for major reform, start with the first step.

expression

the one who proposes should act first; lead by example

Proverb meaning that the person who suggests an idea should be the first to carry it out. Implies that leadership requires personal commitment.

See also: 隗より始めよ

• 君きみが言いい出だしたんだから、まず隗かいより始はじめよ、君きみからやってくれ。

  Since you proposed it, you should be the first to do it—lead by example.