Ready

Famous quotes containing the word ready:

“Realizing that his time was nearly spent, he gave full oral instructions about his burial and the manner in which he wished to be remembered.... A few minutes later, feeling very tired, he left the room, remarking, ‘I have no disposition to leave this precious circle. I love to be here surrounded by my family and friends.’ Then he gave them his blessing and said, ‘I am ready to go and I wish you goodnight.’”
—For the State of New Hampshire, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)

“To be ready to fail is to be prepared for success.”
—José Bergamín (1895–1983)

“We are all very ready to believe what we like.”
—Samuel Richardson (1689–1761)