Jeff Cooper Quotes

I never want to get caught with not expecting something.

You really need to be on the edge and you have to keep your eyes open.

No, but you've got to be here in case something does happen.

Forewarned, forearmed; to be prepared is half the victory.

Always be prepared to start.

Be Prepared.

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

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

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.

A Scout is never taken by surprise; he knows exactly what to do when anything unexpected happens.

I believe in being prepared. I'm going to say that. Pray, prepare, proceed.

I advise keeping four feet on the floor and all hands on deck.

There's always the new wrinkle. One must keep one's eyes always open.

Never wait for trouble.

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.

Safety and comfort comes with complacency, and that's never a good place to be working from.

It's better to have security and not need it than need it and not have it.

Readiness is an oft-mentioned - but frequently ignored - necessity.

I am someone who looks to be prepared for everything.

You need to be ready for all situations.

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

Whenever my number is called, I'll be ready always.

The unprepared mind cannot see the outstretched hand of opportunity.

I am not taking anything for granted.

It pays to be prepared.