Some people are making such thorough preparation for rainy days that they aren't enjoying today's sunshine.

Plans will get you into things, but you have got to work your way out.

The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike at him as hard as you can and as often as you can, and keep moving on.

Don't waste life in doubts and fears; spend yourself on the work before you, well assured that the right performance of this hour's duties will be the best preparation for the hours and ages that will follow it.

We signal that good can be achieved amongst human beings who are prepared to trust, prepared to believe in the goodness of people.

The meeting of preparation with opportunity generates the offspring we call luck.

The minute you get away from fundamentals—whether its proper technique, work ethic or mental preparation—the bottom can fall out of your game, your schoolwork, your job, whatever you're doing.

What I do is prepare myself until I know I can do what I have to do.