(4 quotes found)
“If I always appear prepared, it is because before entering an undertaking, I have meditated long and have foreseen what might occur. It is not genius where reveals to me suddenly and secretly what I should do in circumstances unexpected by others; it is thought and preparation.”
Napoleon Bonaparte
“Sir, Sunday morning, although recurring at regular and well foreseen intervals, always seems to take this railway by surprise.”
William S. Gilbert
“These developments were counter to all historical trends, and could not have been foreseen. This situation is very painful and disappointing for us.”
Jill E. Barad
“Who could have foreseen something like this happening? ... Years ago my wife worked for AOL and asked me to record the greetings for the company. Now I think about the millions of AOL members who consider me as the 'mailman' of cyberspace, I'm amazed.”
Elwood Edwards