Famous Quotes & Sayings

O. Henry

It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!

Jessica Bird

The writing comes first for me. Not Facebook, not Twitter, not the Internet or signings or merchandise, or 'the career.' Everything begins and ends with the writing for me, and I build my entire life around sitting my butt down 365 days a year.

Rob Enderle

IE has been frozen for a number of years largely at the request of large corporations that didn't want to upgrade and impact the stability of their systems. The result was that new browsers were able to spring up and begin taking market share.

Steve Maviglio

On any other expenditure done by the state, prevailing wage is the law. If you begin to chip away here, it would start undermining the wages that are paid to California workers.

Maynard Jackson

I look forward to working closely with the DNC under Terry's tenure, ... I look forward to continuing the focus I began in my campaign on rebuilding state parties, election reform and ensuring that no voter and no state is left behind.

Ken Goldstein

begin to make way for a better economy this fall.

Richard Hunter

I think the days of ups and downs are behind us. I think people are beginning to realize that the growth here is being sustained. Obviously our goal is to be a profitable company and return those benefits to shareholders. That's why I'm here.

If you define cowardice as running away at the first sign of danger, screaming and tripping and begging for mercy, then yes, Mr. Brave man, I guess I'm a coward.

Saint Teresa of Avila

A beginner must look on himself as one setting out to make a garden for his Lord's pleasure, on most unfruitful soil which abounds in weeds. His Majesty roots up the weeds and will put in good plants instead. Let us reckon that this is already done when the soul decides to practice prayer and has begun to do so.

Robert Brusca

Worker productivity generally creates a scenario where employees realize they can begin to demand more for what they do. While the year-over-year productivity gains are still quite good, there is some evidence that wage inflation may be starting to creep in. The Fed won't like this.

Ryan Seacrest

You have been such a great spirit on this show.

Vinny Testaverde

You had a great career. Let's not take any more hits to the head.

Paul Lundberg

You have to give the kids credit. They stayed with it. This was a great win - just look at the crowd, the support.

Jonathan Cheechoo

You have to get the puck to him, he's a great player.

Tim Legler

The Pistons always had great defense, but there were times where this team really had some stagnant periods,

Paul Laurence

When you play a team like St. X, you have to play your best, ... St. X is just a great team, so if we can just even keep up with them, we're pretty pleased. It means we're doing OK.

Dean Ween

When you make a great record, it's around forever.

Cory Yeoman

Wow. What a great game. This was two teams with tough kids that played their butts off.

Gilbert Arenas

We're stunned, too. We did a great job for a team that doesn't give up. We knew it was going to be a hard-fought game. We just tried to keep the pressure on. We were just hot tonight.