"There is in the act of preparing,..." - Quote by Winston Churchill
There is in the act of preparing, the moment you start caring.
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“Danger gathers upon our path. We cannot afford - we have no right - to look back. We must look forward... The stronger the advocate of monarchical principle a man may be, the more zealously he must now endeavor to fortify the Throne and to give to His Majesty's successor that strength which can only come from the love of a united nation and Empire.”
“There are two things that are more difficult than making an after-dinner speech: climbing a wall which is leaning toward you and kissing a girl who is leaning away from you.”
“You do your worst, and we'll do our best.”
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“Don't let your fear of failing triumph over the joy of participating.”
“If you want something done, ask. If you want something done quickly, ask, and then begin counting down from ten with no explanation.”
“The secret to finding your passion is to bring it to everything you do. --Marie Forleo (Yes, even doing the laundry!)”
More on Preparation
“Man, just tryin' to get as much sleep as possible, to drink in water, and tryin' to make sure that my people give me the proper information to be able to get in front of people and speak. That's all I need.”
“There is a difference between wishing for a thing and being ready to receive it.”
“Linnæus, setting out for Lapland, surveys his "comb" and "spare shirt," "leathern breeches" and "gauze cap to keep off gnats," with as much complacency as Bonaparte a park of artillery for the Russian campaign. The quiet bravery of the man is admirable.”