#preparation

I have no intention of letting this decision change the way that I approach my training and preparation for games, but the time has come for me to realise that I have gone as far as I can go with this England team. ↗

— Jonny Wilkinson

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I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity. ↗

— Oprah Winfrey

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I make preparations both to live and to die every day, but with the emphasis on not dying, and on acting as if I was going to carry on living. ↗

— Christopher Hitchens

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A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success. ↗

— Joyce Brothers

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The more complicated and powerful the job, the more rudimentary the preparation for it. ↗

— William F. Buckley, Jr.

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A wisely chosen illustration is almost essential to fasten the truth upon the ordinary mind, and no teacher can afford to neglect this part of his preparation. ↗

— Howard Crosby

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Losing yourself in the character opens you up in a way that no amount of precise preparation can. ↗

— Ana Gasteyer

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Christianity emerged from the religion of Israel. Or rather, it has as its background a persistent strain in that religion. To that strain Christians have looked back, and rightly, as the preparation in history for their faith. ↗

— Kenneth Scott Latourette

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An Edwardian lady in full dress was a wonder to behold, and her preparations for viewing were awesome. ↗

— William Manchester

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In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, not does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defence. ↗

— James Monroe

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