Robert Baden-Powell Quotes

There are no guarantees, but being ready sure beats being taken by surprise

Expect the best, plan for the worst, and prepare to be surprised.

I try to prepare for everything beyond the extent of preparation.

Every time I thought I've seen every possible scenario, something else comes up. You just have to be prepared at every level.

If anybody knows that you need to be prepared regardless of the situation, that's me.

You always got to be prepared but you never know for what.

Always be prepared to start.

My expectations are not in any future event. I would rather just be prepared for whatever might take place.

Things change very quickly. You have to be prepared and ready and on your toes at all times.

Never expect anything, but plan for everything.

You always have to be on top of your game, because you never know what is going to happen.

The thrill of not knowing what's going to happen, trained me to be prepared for anything.

Expect everything so that nothing comes unexpected.

To be prepared against surprise is to be trained. To be prepared for surprise is to be educated.

If you stay ready, you don't have to get ready.

My grandfather taught me how important it is to have your eyes open, because you never know what's going to come your way.

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

I keep my ears open. The world can change overnight; that's what happens in this world. You never know. You have to keep your eyes and ears open. If you can't keep up, you ain't gonna catch up. I've been making records since 1953, and you just have to keep up.

You never know what doors are going to open up and why they are going to open up. You've got to be ready to walk through them.

My motto has always been that you can't say, 'Oh, it won't happen to me.' You have to say, 'That can happen to me.' So always be aware that things can happen.

Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes.

Always be prepared. You never know when an opportunity will pop up.

I don't prepare to sit on the bench, I prepare to play because you never know what is going to happen.

It's so important to be ready for whatever is going to be thrown at you.

I am someone who looks to be prepared for everything.