porta itineri longissima
Latin
Etymology
From Varro; literally, "the gate to the journey [is the] furthest".
Pronunciation
- (Classical Latin) IPA(key): [ˈpɔr.ta ɪˈtɪ.nɛ.riː ɫɔŋˈɡɪs.sɪ.ma]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): [ˈpɔr.t̪a iˈt̪iː.ne.ri lon̠ʲˈd͡ʒis.si.ma]
Phrase
- (of journeys) the first step is always the hardest