Famous Quotes & Sayings

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Reverence is one of the signs of strength, irreverence one of the surest indications of weakness. No man will rise high who jeers at sacred things. The fine loyalties of life must be reverenced or they will be fore sworn in the day of trial.

Desmond Tutu

In order to turn around and do something better, we must first escape the vicious circle of self-righteousness and denial. And that calls for the humility to say "I'm sorry. Please forgive me."

Martie Maguire

Sorry to take your award, Faith ... Everybody knows that it's really not about the numbers and the chart positions and the sales and all that stuff, it's about relationships and my two best friends are at home ... I know you're as excited as I am ...

Oscar Wilde

I am sorry my life is so marred and maimed by extravagance. But I cannot live otherwise. I, at any rate, pay the penalty of suffering.

Markus Zusak

I'm sorry. I shouldn't be asking such things...' She let the sentence die its own death

Brian Deegan

I feel so sorry for them and I feel so despondent for them. It's just so needless, it's just so pointless.

Jerry Seinfeld

Have you ever noticed that the waiter who takes your order is not the one who brings your food anymore? What is THAT about? And which waiter are you tipping, anyway? I think next time I go to a restaurant I'll just say, "Oh, sorry, I only eat the food. The guy who pays the bill will be along shortly."

Jennifer Lawrence

I started to write an apology, but I don’t have anything to say I’m sorry for,

Fannie Lou Hamer

I feel sorry for anybody that could let hate wrap them up. Ain't no such thing as I can hate anybody and hope to see God's face.

Francesca Lia Block

Okay. I wish for world peace,” Weetzie said. “I am sorry,” the genie said. “I cant grant that wish. Its out of my league.” “Then I wish for an infinite number of wishes!” Those people on fairy tales never thought of that. “People in fairy tales wish for that all the time,” the genie said. “They arent stupid. It just isnt in the records because I cant grant that type of wish.

Bobby Knight

During my 40-year coaching career at West Point, Indiana and Texas Tech, my teams reached the Final Four on five occasions, winning the national championship three times.

Wayne Rooney

I just want to get in the team and show all of them what I can do. (on signing for Manchester united)

Tyrone Willingham

Years ago, when I was (at Stanford), you had maybe one or two teams -- at one time I was part of one of those teams -- you didn't have to worry about, ... Now it's not that way in the conference. A lot of the teams that were once at the bottom kind of have their games together and are making their way to the top.

Sam Altman

... if you talk to say any of the first 40 or 50 employees, they all feel like they were a part of the founding of the company.

Xavi

I liked the Paul Ince and Roy Keane partnership Manchester United had. They would have been my team had I moved to England.

Morgan Wootten

To be successful in coaching you have to treat your team like a family. The leader needs backing from everyone.

Naomi Wolf

I am delighted to be joining 'Guardian U.S.''s team as a weekly columnist, and to have the chance to address American and global current events on its distinguished platform. 'Guardian U.S.' brings the 'Guardian''s hard-hitting investigative brand to a new focus on American news and opinion.

Jack Welch

If you get the best people on your team, you've got plenty of time to do the things you like to do and can add more value to.

John C. Maxwell

Dependable teams members possess the desire to do the things they are capable of doing.