The preparations were elaborate and mammoth in scale, and Washington threw himself into the effort, demanding that not an hour be lost.
—David McCullough (1933–2022) American Historian
Four steps to achievement: plan purposefully, prepare prayerfully, proceed positively, pursue persistently.
—William Arthur Ward (1921–94) American Author
The best match in the world will not light a candle unless the wick be first suitably prepared.
—Algernon Blackwood (1869–1951) British Author
One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.
—Arthur Ashe (1943–93) American Tennis Player
Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four hours sharpening the axe.
—Abraham Lincoln (1809–65) American Head of State
Spectacular achievement is always preceded by unspectacular preparation.
—Robert H. Schuller (1926–2015) American Christian Televangelist, Author
I will prepare and some day my chance will come.
—Abraham Lincoln (1809–65) American Head of State
God does not work in all hearts alike, but according to the preparation and sensitivity He finds in each.
—Meister Eckhart (c.1260–1327) German Christian Mystic
Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
—Unknown
There is a time to fish and a time to prepare the fish.
—Chinese Proverb
It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret.
—Jackie Joyner-Kersee (b.1962) American Athlete
The day you are leaving is not the time to start your preparations.
—African Proverb
A little neglect may breed great mischief. For want of a nail, the shoe was lost; for want of a shoe, the horse was lost; and for want of a horse, the rider was lost; being overtaken, and slain by the enemy. All for want of care about a horse-shoe nail.
—Benjamin Franklin (1706–90) American Political Leader, Inventor, Diplomat
Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
—Seneca the Younger (Lucius Annaeus Seneca) (c.4 BCE–65 CE) Roman Stoic Philosopher, Statesman, Tragedian
You must be fully prepared to lose a great deal in order to make a great deal.
—Common Proverb
Today is the best preparation for what tomorrow may bring.
—Indian Proverb
To win a war quickly takes long preparation.
—Latin Proverb
Over-preparation is the foe of inspiration.
—Napoleon I (1769–1821) Emperor of France
There are no secrets to success: don’t waste time looking for them. Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty to those for whom you work, and persistence.
—Colin Powell (1937–2021) American Military Leader
Some people are making such thorough preparation for rainy days that they aren’t enjoying today’s sunshine.
—William Feather (1889–1981) American Publisher, Author
An individual’s self-concept is the core of his personality. It affects every aspect of human behavior: the ability to learn, the capacity to grow and change. A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success in life.
—Joyce Brothers (1927–2013) American Psychologist, Advice Columnist
The best preparation for the future is the present well seen to, the last duty well done.
—George MacDonald (1824–1905) Scottish Novelist, Lecturer, Poet
Luck is preparation meeting opportunity.
—Oprah Winfrey (b.1954) American TV Personality
If one asks for success and prepares for failure, he will get the situation he has prepared for.
—Florence Scovel Shinn (1871–1940) American Illustrator, Spiritual Writer
Confidence and courage come through preparation and practice.
—Unknown
Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation.
—Indian Proverb
Life is a long preparation for something that never happens.
—William Butler Yeats (1865–1939) Irish Poet, Dramatist
Shape your heart to front the hour, but dream not that the hours will last.
—Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809–92) British Poet
The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr. (b.1940) American Self-Help Author
Before you prepare to improve the world, look around your own house three times.
—Chinese Proverb
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