Quotes About Readiness

A couple of times I've been called on to do things–jobs or whatever–where I've felt, Maybe I'm not quite ready. Maybe it's a little early for this to happen to me. But the rules are so ingrained. "Say yes, and you'll figure it out afterward" has helped me to be more adventurous. It has definitely helped me be less afraid. —Tina Fey comedian and writer

Some men never reach a marriageable age.

without thought, for you are not ready for thought

To Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing and his men, the first sign of Hooker's intention to abandon the Fredericksburg-Falmouth front came in the form of a telegram received at Second Corps headquarters on June 6, which directed that the soldiers of the corps have three days' rations in their haversacks, and that all wagons be loaded with stores and the trains put in readiness for any order to move. The order, the telegram stated, "may possibly be given to move early tomorrow."8

And for the first time in many years she felt ready to fight.

It used to be she didn't get dressed a lot of days. Now she comes out of her room most mornings dressed like she's ready to go. She still doesn't go anywhere, but the important part is, she could.

Acho que as coisas estão sempre a acontecer, mas que a pessoa tem de se pôr a jeito para não lhe passarem ao lado.

When asked why he carry's a knife, General Mattis said, In case I run into a piece of cake, or, a throat to slit

Winning is the science of being totally prepared.

You may fire when you are ready, Gridley.

It's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

Go brush your teeth, comb your hair, put on dry clothes, and get the guns. We're going to Wal-Mart

Sudden things are prepared for.

He was thirty-eight years old, and he was ready to change his life.

y su mesa está preparada para quien quiera llegar.

Actors require flexibility, a kind of openness and readiness to leave their comfort zone.

It is important that whenever you do get opportunities to practice, just get in some batting and be in a place where you feel if you get a chance to play, you can do well. It's important to be in that zone and be as practically ready as possible.

The individual who is best prepared for any occupation is the one ... able to adapt himself to any situation.

Chance favors the prepared mind.

Get as much experience as you can, so that you're ready when luck works. That's the luck.

A wiser rule would be to make up your mind soberly what you want, peace or war, and then to get ready for what you want; for what we prepare for is what we shall get.

I said here's the river I want to flow on, here's the direction I want to go, and put my boat in. I was ready for the river to take unexpected turns and present obstacles.

Always take an emergency leisurely.

The keen spirit seizes the prompt occasion.