First impressions are most lasting

Proverbial Meaning: Try to make a positive impression when you first meet someone, or present something to someone, because their first memories of the incident will last a long time.

Literal Origins: When one sees something for the first time the impression of that first sight stays in one's mind for a long time, even after one sees the same thing for a second, third, fourth or fifth time.

Common Usage: This proverb is commonly known and, when spoken, will often be shortened to, "First impressions last".