Quotes about Foresight
He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.
— Anonymous
Prudence is foresight and far-sightedness. It's the ability to make immediate decisions on the basis of their longer-range effects.
— John Ortberg
The unbearableness of the future is easier to face than that of the present if only because human foresight is much more destructive than anything that the future can bring about.
— Joseph Brodsky
Foresight has been a distinguishing characteristic of all truly great political, religious, and social betterment leaders.
— John Mott
He realized suddenly that it was one thing to see the past occupying the present, but the true test of prescience was to see the past in the future. Things persisted in not being what they seemed.
— Frank Herbert
You don't see much of any path unless you are Janus, looking simultaneously backward and forward.
— Frank Herbert
It is far better to win a battle through skilled leadership and wise decisions than violence and bloodshed. It may not seem as glorious to the uninitiated, but in the end it results in fewer wounds--of any kind.
— Frank Herbert
One of the things that I'm really proud of is that I have really good timing. It's very easy for me to see what's coming up and it's no coincidence that I went headfirst into wine and then headfirst into new media - none at all.
— Gary Vaynerchuk
Success starts with a good plan. To have it, you have to plan it.
— Mensah Oteh
The highest return on your investment of your time and energy comes from planning in advance.
— Mensah Oteh
Until you can see it in your mind, you will not see it with your eyes. Vision precedes sight.
— Mensah Oteh
A genius is one who shoots at something no one else can see-and hits it.
— Anonymous