Famous Quotes & Sayings

Jim Gilligan

He's a legitimate Friday night guy. We will have to play well to beat him. They have had a full year to recruit since they announced they were reviving the program, so they're already pretty well stocked with players.

Patrick Kerney

His name was getting announced all the time over the loudspeaker. He was going sideline to sideline making plays, making vicious hits. Every time I watched the Ravens after that, I couldn't help but watch him.

Jim Gallagher

It in no way signals a change in our very specific direction that we announced in rejecting the Hilton offer.

Dan Gilroy

I don't know too many people who, when the TV announcer says, 'Viewer discretion is advised', then turn the TV off. Those are code words for, 'Turn the sound up; this is gonna be really good.'

Dick Anderson

IBM believes a common standards-based approach, like the XMCL Initiative, is an important step forward for content owners, retailers, and distributors, and ultimately for consumers, ... The initiative announced today will help evolve the digital distribution of content over the Internet to create new e-commerce opportunities.

Farid Ayyar

Partial results will be announced Saturday or Sunday and we will then announce the non-certified national total.

Elliott Abrams

Peace in the Middle East has been on the Obama administration's mind from the beginning. Two days after his inauguration, the president traveled to the State Department to announce the appointment of George Mitchell as his Middle East peace negotiator.

Mohammad Saeedi

In the near future, Iran will officially announce an international tender for the construction of two nuclear power plants and, taking all technical requirements as well as security guarantees into consideration, will definitely choose the most qualified companies,

Ben Kwong

Interest rate uncertainty and the fact that major blue chips have already announced results force a new correction on the market.

Kathleen Hanna

I like art with a sense of humor. I don't have a huge art education to understand everything. I don't think that means that art has to be watered down to the lowest common denominator, though. I don't think you have to go to college to be able appreciate great art, but I like art that doesn't take itself too seriously.

Paul Johnson

Kevin's played a vital role in helping us get the program turned around at Navy and we certainly appreciate the effort of both he and his family. He's a highly motivated individual and I'm sure he will do a great job for Georgetown football.

Boris Said

Joe told me something after the first practice Friday and it was just a tiny little thing, but it made a big difference, ... I even got to pass him once today, but it didn't take him long to retake his position. It's great to have a teammate like Joe, he's a pro and I appreciate the help he has given me. I just want to learn and get better in each race. I think I did that today. I am starting to figure out this oval racing.

Suzanne Jones

I think it really boosted their morale. It lets them know people really appreciate what they do over there.

Levance Fields

He let me know the ins and outs. He taught me how to do things, how to be a leader. Basically, he's just been that senior leader and I appreciate everything he'd done for me.

John Bowers

He's a tough, hard-nosed, focused young man and the more I'm around him the more I appreciate the things that he does and the style that he plays,

Greg Brunner

I think we did everything right. I think we handed it off the right way. The fans are really into it now, and I think people are starting to appreciate the program.

Kirk Hinrich

I think we definitely appreciate the win, especially being short-handed. I think we appreciate it more. I hope we can get healthy as soon as possible.

E. B. White

I think what it can do for you is center you on the values your team has and make sure you appreciate and honor those values - and consistently honor them,

Mark Koenig

Just saying it was approved by the board and accountants wasn't going to cut it.

John Thompson

The only thing that has been approved so far is the subdivision of the land.

Sam Bodman

Last night I approved a company's request for loan from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve,

Linda Malec

I am extremely concerned about the recent application, approved by current directors, to convert to a mutual savings bank. And I'm even more concerned about the lack of communication from board members and executive management to members.

J. Taylor

I'm excited and a bit worn out. At the same time we approved this plan I've been hit left and right by new development. We're learning the new code ourselves and explaining it to developers, so it's been exhausting.

Kofi Annan

The Iraqi people have made their decision and have approved the draft constitution,

Cathy Andreen

All tuition rates are approved by the Board of Trustees.

Andrew Hoffman

The city took it upon themselves to reclaim the site for reuse. It was never approved by the agencies.

Jim Hossack

The new Beetle never would have gotten approved for production if it hadn't gotten rave reviews at the (Detroit) show from the public and the press, which stopped in its tracks when they saw it. That message quickly got back to Volkswagen that people thought it was cool and wanted VW to build it.

Mayor O'Reilly

The lawsuit challenges the taxpayer money being used. But, they started out saying the town was wrong in approving the conditional use permit. They have now shifted their argument to focus on the expenditure of taxpayer funds.

Pam Richardson

We usually discuss the goals in August and don't end up approving them until November.

Ruben Aguilar

The presidency congratulates the Congress for approving the reforms. This law gives police and prosecutors better legal tools to combat drug crimes that do so much damage to our youth and children.

Gene Cisewski

Too often, vouchers caused checks to be written without board members looking closely at the vouchers. We need more time to look at them before approving them. Comparisons need to be made.

Edward Davis

Judge Moore assured me that he would be able to meet the deadlines that judge Hoeveler set,

Marine Pace

It boils down to the way that each service employs its force, and how best then to assure that they get the most out of the people they have.

Antonio Tarver

He was beat by a better fighter. Period. I am one of the best fighters in the world. Give me my credit. You all thought I would be one-punch happy but I passed my test. I did my homework. I took nothing for granted. I wasn't assured of victory until they raised my hand.

Jeff Williams

The purpose of the Fish and Wildlife Division is to assure compliance with laws that protect and enhance the long-term health and equitable utilization of Oregon's fish and wildlife resources.

Tim Tompkins

We take it for granted that crime continues to go down, the economy is strong and tourism has grown. Those things weren't assured four years ago.

Kevin Bettencourt

I think we saw more of Kansas last year because they were on TV more. The coaches have assured us they have tape on everybody and they've already gone through it.

Bruce Bochy

He's done a terrific job for us, ... I assured him it had nothing to do with the game.

Kirk Triplett

There is a perception that this event is not important to the players, but I can assure you it is very significant to me, and it was significant for a number of others who tried like heck to make the team but didn't quite get here.

Tipu Munshi

He has assured us to tag our priority items into the list of 97 per cent products to be given duty-free access.

Keke Palmer

I don't wish for anything. Wishing for a million dollars feels greedy. I just wish for the best for me.

Katherine Paterson

The best thing about being a writer is it gives you readers who understand your deepest feelings and fears.

Mike Gansey

Kevin is one of the best all-around players in the conference. He's obviously one of the best shooters and his inside play has improved this season. Kevin is a big part of our team.

Peter Laviolette

I would think that we're going to take the best players available.

Pat Brisson

Jack thought long and hard about it. It was very flattering for him that Carolina was so interested but Jack just feels his development is best served by staying another year at school. It was a tough decision but Jack feels good about it.

Chris DiMarco

Jack's the best, the best of all time, and to make that putt for him is what it's all about, ... We wanted to get a win for him so much. Last night, we had a great, emotional dinner. Everybody got up and talked, and I think everybody said they wanted to go out and win this for Jack. And to do that is unbelievable.

John Bogle

Jack Brennan is the best person I could possibly have found,

Ed Oakley

I would say it's in his best interest, at this stage of the game.

DeMario Williams

I would say this was my best game. I've had better games playing 'D' than I did tonight. This was one of my best shooting games. But as a team I don't think we played defense as hard as we should have.

Kofi Annan

I was encouraged by what he said in the speech that he will cooperate with the U.N. investigation. I think that is essential and is good for Syria to cooperate. It is good for the region and the international system so I am happy that he did indicate he would cooperate,

Jeff Tedford

He's been one that has been cooperating. None of our players have been implicated with any wrongdoing. We're doing everything we can to cooperate with the investigation.

Kazuo Kitagawa

There are numerous reasons why people have not moved out, but municipalities are working hard to visit and talk to each of them. We hope we can have people cooperate and move out of the dangerous condominiums soon.

Ibrahim Jaafari

I hope they will cooperate with us now,

Sarah Ludford

I hope that we will be inviting very senior people from governments, from non-governmental organizations and people who have knowledge of the intelligence community. If they are seen not to cooperate then I think we can draw conclusions.

Stephane Dujarric

These are only inquiries at this stage and not part of any judicial proceedings. We have always said we would cooperate with U.S. judicial authorities or any other judicial authorities which are currently investigating the procurement department.

John Ostrem

Not only do we want to reduce the fragmentation of Linux, but we also want to reduce the fragmentation of the standardization groups around Linux. So we're all trying to talk and find a way that we can all cooperate together and work towards one platform and one solution -- that's an ongoing effort.

Robert O'Meally

It's a music that has to do not only with improvising by yourself, but being able to cooperate with other people.

Edvard Moser

Most couples manage to cooperate on child raising - for us, our brain project is our third child, so nothing different, really.

Kate Kaiser

When they hire at the entry level, they're only looking at technical skills. But they want them to become project managers.

Sal Basilone

He was masked on his entry but not on his exit.

Frank Moro

Entry level housing is actually subsidizing the market for higher-end housing.

Chip Dinkins

We didn't make good entry passes, didn't make crisp passes. We started with three or four turnovers and were down 10-2. They used one and sustained it.

Marsha Blackburn

Madam Speaker, it is time to halt illegal entry into this country. It is time to halt the flow of illegal drugs and weapons into this great Nation, and it is time to secure our borders.

Greg Stack

Less is often more when it comes to entry planting.

Steve Outing

more of us will use these sites as entry points.

Bill Belichick

Mike Tannenbaum is an extremely hardworking individual who moved up from the entry level to the top of his profession. I am happy and proud of him.

Keith Bachman

We like restructuring stories, and look for a better entry point to potentially get more constructive.

Janne Darata

I was devastated. I had time to formulate a plan on how to make something positive out of this tragedy.

Todd Hollandsworth

I don't have a formula for it. You just prepare every day and try to be ready. We had lost three in a row, and I wanted to help out. I'm just glad the day went well for us.

Robert Barnett

He has been involved in all of the key issues, met with all of the important players and helped formulate the most important policies.

Bill Walsh

The men are getting larger and larger, and that puts much more pressure on their hearts. When you weigh 340 or 350 pounds and you are moving violently and working your heart, that's a formula for problems.

Heikki Kovalainen

I enjoy playing golf, but no, I don't think golf helps driving. It does take my mind away from driving, though; every time I play golf, I don't think about Formula 1.

Jim Tressel

You've heard our formula many times. You ... need superior special units, relentless defense, mistake-free and opportunistic offense.

Brad Smith

We want to formulate a new framework and new principles. Principles need to emerge.

Steve Jones

We just find that this (financing) formula is unfair and has some issues, and we want those issues resolved before signing on.

Mitch Albom

There is no formula to relationships.

Tori Rosenthal

Just seeing how some of those people lived and how little they had and how happy they are. It put in perspective what's important in life.

Frances Rodman

Just think how happy you would be if you lost everything you have right now, and then got it back again.

Jeff Hawkins

I swear my heart stopped. I was so happy when he was able to come back.

Jenny Taylor

Greer is just scrappy. They get after it. They may be small, but they play big. My kids play big, too, and I'm happy with the way they played and the way they've played all season.

Phil Savage

Happy New Year. I've really got nothing to say.

John Keats

Happy is England, sweet her artless daughters; / Enough their simple loveliness for me.

William Shakespeare

Happy are they that hear their detractions, and can put them to mending

Lord Alfred Tennyson

Go not, happy day,/ From the shining fields,/ Go not, happy day,/ Till the maiden yields.

Ray Elliott

He said if he was going to go down, he was going to go down in Larry Bird's jersey, ... We accommodated his request and he was just as happy as he could be.

James Howe

I was lucky in getting my first book published; my first book was 'Bunnicula,' which I wrote with my late wife Debbie, for the fun of it.

Brian Griese

I wouldn't be surprised if we saw them later in the year.

Susumu Tonegawa

Even under normal conditions, how we can distinguish various events, various experiences, and be able to reproduce it later is, of course, a very interesting question and, I think, one that we face in day to day life.

Mike Hargrove

We've got to keep those runs from scoring, especially late in the ballgame.

Henry David Thoreau

It is never too late to give up your prejudices

Melissa Foraker

I was working so many late hours, I just wouldn't wake up in the morning in time for school.

Allan Ray

He was just real angry, telling me I've got to take more shots when I'm open because I might not get them later in the game.

O. Singh

I do not think it is ever too late to start.

Rose Macaulay

The superior thing ... was to be late. Lateness showed that serene contempt for the illusion we call time which is so necessary to ensure the respect of others and oneself. Only the servile are punctual ...

Kypros Chrysostomides

It seems that today we reached a satisfactory conclusion.

Tom Duxbury

There's at least one more we could reach for another flyby.

Rick Wagoner

These negotiations were done in a positive, cooperative, problem-solving spirit, ... While it may have taken some time to reach this cooperative solution, I think it was time well-spent.

Marina Tsvetaeva

Don't you know no one can escape the power of creatures reaching out with breath alone?

John LeClair

He's going to be a superstar in this league.

Voltaire

The superfluous is very necessary.

Robert Green Ingersoll

Science built the Academy, superstition the Inquisition.

Nancy Pearl

The role of a librarian is to make sense of the world of information. If that's not a qualification for superhero-dom, what is?

Doyle Brunson

Super System 2, I try never to play this hand.

James Harrison

Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now.

Jules Verne

The human mind delights in grand conceptions of supernatural beings.

Martine McCutcheon

I've never pretended to be a supermodel.

Shanola Hampton

I want to be a superhero. Maybe I'll be a bartending superhero who shakes martinis to save the world.

Joseph Lieberman

We support a woman's right to choose, ... The other ticket does not.

Ryan McGinley

Most of the e-mails I get nowadays are from students who ask me how I got my start. In truth its from having a really supportive family but also having a good patron who will help you - like financing all those early trips I took.

Rhianna Pratchett

I enjoy co-directing or even being there just for support because you get to see your script come to aural life in front of you.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

I have seen great intolerance shown in support of tolerance.

Tory Burch

Having an environment that is supportive is really important for success.

Winona LaDuke

If we build a society based on honoring the earth, we build a society which is sustainable, and has the capacity to support all life forms.

Rudy Giuliani

If there's no other alternative, I support civilian trials for terrorists.

William O. Douglas

Christianity has sufficient inner strength to survive and flourish on its own. It does not need state subsidies, nor state privileges, nor state prestige. The more it obtains state support, the greater it curtails human freedom.

Frank Bennett

Part of it was to support the facility,

Brad Richards

I would say it was one of the better teams I've seen.

Trey Smith

Just the way they work together was really unique. A lot of other teams don't have that.

Bryan McCabe

It will be tough. Not many teams go out there and win too many games.

Devan Downey

They were one of those teams that we were so much better than them, we thought we could turn it on and off.

Camelia Sams

We play a lot of tough teams out of the district. It's tough, but we need the practice.

Daniel Snyder

Some teams are contributing a little more than others. It's really a win-win situation.

Tubby Smith

Teams like this give us a lot of problems.

Flip Saunders

Teams are waiting for us to get things turned up. When that happens, that's when we go on our little runs.

George C. Williams

This is one of the best, if not the best, teams we've had here in a long time,

Bill Uttley

I want to thank Mr. Edwards for his time in the negotiations.

Whitey Herzog

Some people asked me if I would be interested in managing the A's. I said a definite no thank you. At night, that place is a graveyard with lights.

Robyn Carr

My husband was an Air Force pilot man years ago and recently an Air Force wife thanked me for my service! I laughed and said, 'No, I wasn't in the Air Force, my husband was!' And she smiled and said, 'If he served, you served. And thank you.'

Virgil Thomson

I never learned to verbalize an abstract musical concept. No thank you. The whole point of being a serious musician is to avoid verbalization whenever you can.

Saint Basil

He who sows courtesy reaps friendship.

Zakk Wylde

If somebody says they really like my playing I say thanks a lot

William Tecumseh Sherman

If forced to choose between the penitentiary and the White House for four years, I would say the penitentiary, thank you.

Lofa Tatupu

I just want to thank you for your unwavering support.

Kristen Staab

I'm done with the whole thing. I don't want to say anything. Thank you, though.