पञ्चतंत्र - काकोलूकीय - बुद्धिलक्षणं

अनारंभो हि कार्याणां प्रथमं बुद्धिलक्षणम् ।
प्रारब्धस्यांतगमनं द्वितीयं बुद्धिलक्षणम् ॥

- पञ्चतंत्र, काकोलूकीय

It is wise to deliberate a lot before taking up a task. Not doing it (for right reasons) is the first sign of wisdom. But finishing what has been started is the second sign of wisdom.

- Panchatantra, Kakolukiya