failure to prepare is preparing to fail

English

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Etymology

Generally ascribed to Benjamin Franklin, who wrote, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”.

Proverb

failure to prepare is preparing to fail

  1. Failing to prepare will cause one to lose or fail.

See also

  • proper planning and preparation prevents piss poor performance
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