At no time are we ever in such complete possession of a journey, down to its last nook and cranny, as when we are busy with preparations for it. Yukio Mishima
Why not seize the pleasure at once, how often is happiness destroyed by preparation, foolish preparations. Jane Austen
We cannot bank our hopes on possibilities. We must put our trust in ourselves, in our capabilities and efforts and strength and preparations not only for our success but even to avoid our own defeat. Aung San
However, even during the preparations for action, we laid our plans in such a manner that should there be progress through diplomatic negotiation, we would be well prepared to cancel operations at the latest moment that communication technology would have permitted. Hideki Tōjō
To make preparations does not spoil the trip. Guinea Proverb
The day you are leaving is not the time to start your preparations. Nigerian Proverb