Quotes About Timing

If not us, who? And if not now, when?

Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory.

When torrential water tosses boulders, it is because of its momentum. When the strike of a hawk breaks the body of its prey, it is because of timing.

He will win who, prepared himself, waits to take the enemy unprepared.

Wars begin when you will, but they do not end when you please.

In war there is but one favorable moment; the great art is to seize it!

Attack where he is unprepared; sally forth when he does not expect you.

Whoever is first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy, will be fresh for the fight; whoever is second in the field and has to hasten to battle will arrive exhausted.

Move not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical.

Buy when the cannons are firing, and sell when the trumpets are blowing

You can drive at 16, go to war at 18, drink at 21, and retire at 65. So who can say what age you have to be to find your true love?

Do not give a war cry, do not raise your voices, do not say a word until the day I tell you to shout. Then shout!

A good solution applied with vigor now is better than a perfect solution applied ten minutes later.

If it is to your advantage, make a forward move; if not, stay where you are.

The transition from the defensive to the offensive is one of the most delicate operations in war.

Nothing is of greater importance in time of war than in knowing how to make the best use of a fair opportunity when it is offered.

When the enemy is at ease, be able to weary him; when well fed, to starve him; when at rest, to make him move. Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.

Rapidity is the essence of war.

Proof of war, when it comes, always comes too late.

To know in war how to recognize an opportunity and seize it is better than anything else.

Save your sweet talk for later, Daphne. The garbage guys just drove up with the new Dumpster." "Shut the lid after you climb in.

cómo sabes cuándo es correcto? —Hay que dar tiempo al tiempo y conocer bien a la otra persona.

No siempre llega antes quien más corre.

I debated whether to tell them I had long since abandoned my writing career and moved into radishes and fraud, but decided the timing was wrong.