10 Quotes Tagged: preparedness

Daddy always seemed to be preparing for rainy days. Maybe that’s why they never came.

It usually takes me two or three days to prepare an impromptu speech.

It is not often that a man can make opportunities for himself. But he can put himself in such shape that when or if the opportunities come he is ready.

Chance favours the prepared mind.

All things are ready, if our mind be so.

there's no harm in hoping for the best as long as you're prepared for the worst.

Be ready; now is the beginning of happenings.

Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.

Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft!

The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.