Preparation

Good teaching is one-fourth preparation and three-fourths theater.

—Gail Godwin

In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.

—Dwight D. Eisenhower

It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.

—Mark Twain

A daydreamer is prepared for most things.

—Joyce Carol Oates

A happy childhood is poor preparation for human contacts.

—Colette