Famous Quotes & Sayings

Richard Russell

as gold works its way higher, and as central bank inflation continues, the 'great unwashed public' will become increasingly more concerned with protecting their purchasing power and protecting what wealth they still possess. Thus fear of loss of wealth and purchasing power will continue to power the great bull market in real money -- gold.

Ed Mierzwinski

As for the consumer, I think the savings is diminished compared to how much more the bank will make in these transactions. They are trying to increase the use of debit cards to increase their profits.

Stephen Schwartz

As Bank Indonesia has recognized, it will be important to continue to monitor developments and raise interest rates as needed in the near future,

Cheri Butcher

As a bank we have a fiduciary obligation to our customers and their money. The services necessary for an individual's investment plan might not all come out of the same department. We might refer them to our loan department for debt consolidation for example.

Carolyn Kwan

The business conditions survey is going to take center stage for Canada, maybe in particular because the Canadian dollar seems to be playing an important role in the Bank of Canada's thinking now.

Paul Blank

A Wal-Mart bank not only dangerously mixes commerce and banking, but represents a disturbing concentration of capital in the hands of one single corporation, Wal-Mart.

Pierre Omidyar

A well-functioning microfinance bank can actually be a profitable business as well. So it became a perfect proof point that, through business, you can provide an experience that leads to individual self-empowerment.

R. Inge

Bank results have been in line with expectations. But the talk is more the rebound in the oil prices and the pick up in the resource stocks as the quarterly earnings come out.

Tom Woods

Bank regulators understand that investor confidence is very important.

Agnes Garvin

As far as the memory cards are concerned, there's no major problems there. It's just a matter of people getting used to something new.

Glenn Schorr

The big standout was US cards -- weak even excluding the charge, due to margin compression and a big drop in receivables.

E. Hicks

Back when she was in high school, she didn't like it, but I used to make her read these little flash cards before she'd play the game. They had affirmations on them. I try to get her to prepare herself mentally for the game. Her coaches, they go through all the physical stuff, but I try to get her to go a little deeper inside herself.

Koh Hwan

North Korea has exhausted most of its diplomatic cards available. A remaining card is not returning to the negotiating table ... A nuclear test is unlikely as it would provoke China and other neighboring countries too much.

John Hall

Debit cards are one of the hottest growing products out there today, ... Consumers love them because (they're) easier than checks, safer than cash and there are no interest rate charges.

John Gall

I've seen enough lineup cards in my life to know that if you're not on it, you're not playing, ... I walked over there probably a little quicker than I usually do to check out the lineup card.

Dennis Ross

These cards have not exactly given Syria a very strong hand, ... The more the regime has tried to play the cards, the weaker they've become.

Curtis Arnold

These cards can really help you pay off your mortgage.

Frank Thomas

I send him a list of the cards I need.

George Thomas

Compared to the mid-point of previous guidance, revenues at the Chartered level are now expected to be up approximately $8 million. Consistent with higher revenues, our fourth-quarter net profit is now expected to be approximately $6 million higher than the mid-point of the range previously guided. Our guidance for utilization remains unchanged.

Sylvia Lim

Compared to the last elections, this is much better. It means more time for us to regroup, make adjustments, and coordinate between the different parties.

Jeffrey Joerres

Compared to the first three months of the year, hiring intentions in Europe are decidedly improved. However, Italy continues to lag behind.

Theresa Parker

Compared to the 30-year fixed mortgage, the 40-year fixed mortgage offers monthly loan payments that would be less than a 30-year mortgage on the same house.

David Frum

Compared to, say, a prime minister of England, a president has actually astonishingly few legal powers. A prime minister of England can take England to war all by himself. He doesn't have to have a vote in Parliament, nothing. The President of the United States has to get a Declaration of War.

Amanda Hearst

Compared to overdeveloped islands like Nassau, Bimini has kept its original charm. Walk the streets to see colorfully painted houses, funky shops, and trade greetings with friendly Biminites.

Carol Chastang

Compared to other disasters we've worked with, this is unprecedented.

Joe Siecinski

Compared to last year, Joe has improved tremendously. He has worked hard over the summer, and it means a lot to take over the No. 1 spot on our team. I'm surprised at how well he has run this year, and I think he has a good shot to go to states.

William Dunkelberg

Compared to last year, it's not a party, but historically, it's not so bad,

Tetsu Emori

The oil market is now down because most people are taking profits after seeing a sharp increase last week.

Sergei Ivanov

Russia has no intentions to increase its military presence in the northwest.

Dan Ballister

These are the lowest increases we've done in over 10 years.

Rob Enderle

This is a potentially market-changing event. My sense is that this is going to increase Apple's market share dramatically.

Brian Hall

the utilities savings more than make up for the increase in your monthly mortgage.

Doug Tumen

You should increase weekly mileage no more than 10 percent. If you run 20 miles this week, then you should run no more than 22 next week.

Alan King

We could see a small increase as a result of that.

Richard Stein

Even if we get an increase in state aid, I might not use it to restore positions but rather to reduce the levy. I don't like the look of the levy because it's still too high.

Han Jun

To spend part of the revenue from land use fees on agriculture is a practical way to increase investment in the countryside.

Cilla Black

Really, I'm trying to retire. It's just nobody will let me!

Ian Mckellen

On the whole, actors shout when they don't know what they're doing, trying to make an impact.

Ariel Rechtshaid

I've always had this impression that notoriety came when you're trying to get notoriety.

Joss Whedon

I usually write things in my head before I ever write them down. When I write it out, usually I've already figured out what it is I'm trying to do.

Jeremy Moore

I've always been trying to be a writer. This is the first thing I've ever finished.

David Dunn

The most important thing that we're trying to do,

Domo Genesis

Sometimes, when I'm trying to get my thoughts out, and I'm thinking too fast, I stutter.

Marsha Thomsen

Right now, we are all just trying to adjust.

Craig Venter

I spent 10 years trying to find one gene.