Preparation Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old preparation quotes, preparation sayings, and preparation proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Before anything else, preparation is the key to success. Alexander Graham Bell
Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will. James Monroe
The meeting of preparation with opportunity generates the offspring we call luck. Tony Robbins
The best preparation for the future is the present well seen to, and the last duty done. George Macdonald
Thorough preparation makes its own luck. Joe Poyer
Today's preparation determines tomorrow's achievement. unknown
My preparation is always mediation and deep breathing. And the rubbing of my hands together just gets my energy going. John Edward
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. Benjamin Franklin
Preparation eradicates cowardice, which we define as the failure to act in the midst of fear. Veronica Roth
Over-preparation is the foe of inspiration. Napoleon Bonaparte
The best possible preparation for the future is a well lived present. George H. Brimhall
Meticulous planning will enable everything a man does to appear spontaneous. Mark Caine
Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now. Alan Lakein
Planning ahead is a measure of class. The rich and even the middle class plan for future generations, but the poor can plan ahead only a few weeks or days. Gloria Steinem
Long-range planning does not deal with future decisions, but with the future of present decisions. Peter Drucker
Be over prepared so that you wont under perform. Gary Mack
Proper preparation prevents poor performance. Charlie Batch
Prepare yourself in every way you can by increasing your knowledge and adding to your experience, so that you can make the most of opportunity when it occurs. Mario Andretti
Preparation for old age should begin not later than one's teens. A life which is empty of purpose until 65 will not suddenly become filled on retirement. Dwight L. Moody
Some people are making such thorough preparation for rainy days that they aren't enjoying today's sunshine. William Feather
Imperfect preparation gives rise to the thousand-fold forms that express physical and mental inferiority and insecurity. Alfred Adler
Preparation is the be-all of good trial work. Everything else-felicity of expression, improvisational brilliance-is a satellite around the sun. Thorough preparation is that sun. Louis Nizer
The best possible preparation of success is empower yourself with trust in self capabilities. Anil Sinha
A good preparation takes longer than the delivery. E. Kim Nebeuts
He who is best prepared can best serve his moment of inspiration. Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Preparation is the key to leadership success. The more prepared you are the less your struggle to make it happen and the more your effectiveness! Israelmore Ayivor
Preparation doesn't assures victory, it assures confidence. Amit Kalantri
You cannot move forward in any project, or task, career, relationship or changing a habit unless you plan. And, preparation is not the end but only the beginning. Byron Pulsifer
Prepare while others are daydreaming. William Arthur Ward