Famous Quotes & Sayings

William Graham Sumner

We are to see the development of the country pushed forward at an unprecedented rate by an aggregation of capital, and a systematic application of it under the direction of competent men.

Zalmay Khalilzad

It is critical that the newly elected leaders of Iraq do their part by forming a government of national unity with a good program and competent ministers as soon as possible.

Gerhard Schroeder

We have a very competent parliament, a council and presidency, ... Europe is not without leadership, and that will become clear.

John Tory

Were all the protests really necessary? People have the right to expect better and more competent leadership than that.

Robert Edmunds

We don't have to do this to get accredited, but when (North Central) reviews the materials they look for how we are sure students are competent in areas. Every university is faced with accountability.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

We are right now going through the process, and it is -- as you know, it's always very important that we appoint the right person and the most competent person, the person that really is skilled and has the experience,

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

I would rather have five energetic and competent enemies than one fool friend.

Carlos Fernandez

He loves to fly and, from what I understand, flies very well and is a very competent pilot.

Jeff Davidson

We've entered an era when very good, competent people aren't getting jobs. One remedy is to stand out, to self-promote. If you do, you're going to get the nod over some co-worker.

Michael Hirst

The American obsession with 'Downton' amuses me slightly because it's such a fiction. I've always been questioned about my historical veracity, and 'Downton' just flies past, when it's completely made up.

Pete Conrad

Time flies when you're having fun, and I've been having fun for the last 30 years.

Ron Gatewood

Juan Jose Alfonso now flies with God -- I am sure.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Hurt a fly! He would not for the world: he's pitiful to flies even. ''Sing,'' says he, ''and tease me still, if that's your way, poor insect.''

Bob Holthus

He flies to Kentucky Monday morning. Odds for the Kentucky Derby? I think he will be no worse than second choice. Of course, I might have a bias.

Jordan Palmer

He's a Thomas Howard-like linebacker who just flies around.

William Shakespeare

Love like a shadow flies when substance love pursues;Pursuing that that flies, and flying what pursues.

George Granville

She will, and she will not - she grants, denies,-Consents, retracts, advances, and then flies

English 17th Century Proverbs

When poverty comes in at the door, love flies out of the window.

Joe Hopkins

The pilots were normally willing to fly those trips.

Jim Brooks

The pilots that were flying with him saw him eject.

Kenji Johjima

That was the one situation we didn't want to see. I went to the mound because Jarrod was flying open and his pitches were sailing.

Paul Gallagher

I thought you were supposed to be flying this thing, not pleasuring it.

John Young

We've learned a great deal. And that's why you fly a test flight, so you can learn.

Keith Bulluck

Michael Vick, I'd rather watch him. Getting the 'Michael Vick Experience' in the preseason, the second preseason game, that wouldn't be high on my wish list. But we're going to get out there, fly around, have a good time and make some plays on defense.

Dutch Proverb

It is better to hold one swallow in your hand, then ten flying in the air.

James Roberts

I'm so excited, ... I was flying before I ever got on that plane.

Kyle Williams

We need something normal. Helicopters flying over the stadium is not normal.

Francois Cluzet

I'm an actor who isn't fond of dialogue and who loves to act silently.

Pat Gillick

Philadelphia loves its team, and being able to win a World Series for the city, fans, players and our Phillies organization meant so much to me.

Mario Andretti

My wife loves football, but I think she's resigned to the fact that I'll never make it there.

Carla Williams

Michelle's remained humble, normal, centered. There's a passion for the work and the actor's life. She loves what she does.

Georg Lichtenberg

Man loves company, even if it is only that of a smouldering candle.

Zara Phillips

Sometimes people will come up in the street and say: 'My daughter loves you, will you sign an autograph for her?' And some people send me stuff. I don't mind it at all: as a sportswoman, you owe them because they support you.

Dwight Freeney

Porter does a lot of talking, that's his game. He loves it.

Gail Simmons

I wish I could say I was one of those people who loves working out, but I don't; it's just not that fun. But I make an effort to work out aggressively three times a week.

Richard Hatch

I happen to be one of those rare actors that actually loves very intelligent and well-acted science fiction.