Quotes by Preparation When you see me do a five-minute thing, there's been about two years of preparation behind that. You know, I find that's what it takes to really make it the level of quality I prefer. David Copperfield preparation two years The preparations were elaborate and mammoth in scale, and Washington threw himself into the effort, demanding that not an hour be lost. David McCullough hours effort preparation Someday, hopefully very soon, 'diving within' as a preparation for learning and as a tool for developing the creative potential of the mind will be a standard part of every school’s curriculum. David Lynch preparation creative school Prayer is important. It's the cornerstone of our relationship with God, our private time with the creator. In addition to that, preparing and taking action is as important as praying. Preparation is for our benefit and edification. Preparation is also bold faith in action. You pray because you believe God is going to do what you've prayed for. But we have to put in the work and prepare so that when the harvest comes, we're ready! DeVon Franklin preparation prayer believe There was nothing to do but wait. It is always like this for naturalists, and for poets--the long hours of travel and preparation, and then the longer hours of waiting. All for that one electric, pulse-revving vision when the universe suddenly declares itself. Diane Ackerman preparation waiting long Luck is opportunity meeting up with preparation. So you must prepare yourself to be lucky. Dick Gregory preparation luck opportunity When you go out onto the stage, all the preparation has to be forced into your subconscious. For the moment of the performance, we all have to return to a new level of unconsciousness. All the reflection and all the doubts have to be laid aside before you start. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau preparation reflection doubt There is no lie in war or preparation of war that can't be defended. Don DeLillo preparation war lying With acting, it's all about internalizing the character for me and doing all the preparation you can. So the day you first step into your wardrobe, you can walk like the person. That's really the moment where the light bulb goes off. You're nervous; any actor will tell you that. Robert De Niro will probably tell you the same thing. He may not want to share that with you, but he probably goes through it. That's why actors are so neurotic. Donnie Wahlberg preparation acting character The only preparation or participation required to unleash the power of intention is a connection to the conscious intelligence field, which can be attained in many ways, one of the best being meditation. Deepak Chopra connections preparation meditation I have every confidence in the ultimate success of our joint cause; but success in modern war requires something more than courage and a willingness to die: it requires careful preparation. Douglas MacArthur preparation courage war I try to do much of the necessary alteration on the black and white [cartoons] rather than leave it to be done on the paintings. E. J. Hughes black-and-white preparation cartoon Plans are useless, but planning is essential. Dwight D. Eisenhower essentials useless preparation Preparation for life is so important. Luck is what happens when preparedness meets opportunity. Opportunity is all around us. Are you prepared? Earl Nightingale preparation luck opportunity Winners are those people who make a habit of doing the things losers are uncomfortable doing. Ed Foreman loser preparation people Those who prepared for all the emergencies of life beforehand may equip themselves at the expense of joy. E. M. Forster preparation joy life I think that different actors go about their preparation differently, but when it comes to acting, I use my imagination. Edi Gathegi preparation imagination thinking The mind can only see what it is prepared to see. Edward de Bono executives preparation mind Holy living is essential preparation for prayer. Edward McKendree Bounds essentials preparation prayer Great trials seem to be a necessary preparation for great duties. It would seem that the more important the enterprise, the more severe the trial to which the agent is subjected in his preparation. Edward Thomson preparation important trials «23456789101112»