Famous Quotes & Sayings

Matt Ridley

I sense very little appetite for green efforts to persuade people to accept a frozen or declining standard of living for the sake of the environment. Recessions remind us that economic retreat or stagnation is painful, whatever the goal.

Larry Sabato

I sincerely believe he did try to talk Card out of it, he didn't want to accept this ... and I was told that by somebody who has some knowledge of it.

Lyndon Johnson

I shall not seek and I will not accept the nomination of my party for another term as your president,

Rob Kardashian

I've been surrounded by women my whole life, so obviously I love fashion... But I'd like to do my own thing and focus on what I love. If people accept it, they accept it. If they don't, they don't.

Wayne LaPierre

I've come to believe he (Clinton) needs a certain level of violence in this country. He is willing to accept a certain level of killing to further his political agenda. The vice president, too. How else can you explain this dishonesty we get out of the administration?

Walter Mondale

I understand that by a close vote, you have nominated me to run for the U.S. Senate, and I want you to know I gladly accept the nomination,

Bob DuPuy

I urge the City to accept this compromise. We all have worked long and hard and it's time to give the Nationals a new stadium and a strong future by bringing this matter to a successful close.

Lusia Strus

I used to say yes to everything. Now I have to be excited about a script before I accept a role. I've been able to let a lot of things go-like worrying-in a good way. I wish I learned that 'wear-it-like-a-loose-garment' attitude earlier.

Phil DeMeulenaere

I used to be opposed to the racing, but when you see how dearly these dogs love to run, you accept it.

Tammie Adair

The big thing was just getting them to focus. We just want them to take with them a positive attitude and still have their goals and dreams in focus.

Brian Tracy

Resolve to be a master of change rather than a victim of change.

Viktor E. Frankl

Everything can be taken from a man or a woman but one thing: the last of human freedoms to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way.

Viktor E. Frankl

Everything can be taken away from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedom -- to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way.

Bob Hill

As I told him when I met him, I thought he should have started in Memphis. The great thing about him is he really doesn't care if he starts, he just wants minutes. He's got a great attitude for this team.

Jamie Carragher

Djibril has already shown everyone his attitude is going to be spot on,

Steven Adler

I want to be in the big show, and to be in the big show, you have to practice. I have this attitude now that I'm going to take all the greatness I can. Nothing's going to stop me.

Steve Wynn

This generation... they have a different attitude. Instead of sitting and watching something, they want to be a part of it - they're very hedonistic and sensual.

Cynthia Harris

To really make a significant impact you need to change your driving habits and your attitude toward driving. Drive at consistent speeds, car pool. Do whatever it takes. On Sunday, don't drive. Leave the car at home. Make sure you use the vehicle. Save the SUV for the long holiday weekend. There's a lot you can do on a personal level that can change your spending habits.

Jennifer Kerns

The system was tested, the memory card was tested, but the source code was never tested. We believe that the source code is an integral part of that voting system.

Jim Sutcliffe

The Swedish mergers and acquisition practice is quite different from the UK. They believe in putting the offer into the public domain before recommending it.

Rick Woods

The suspect continued to flee on foot while firing his firearm. We do not believe the individual fired on police officers or at a specific individual at this time.

Mark Davis

The surgeon did not believe that surgery was necessary as Ceri's symptoms are resolving themselves,

Mark Bradford

The three occupants that we were looking for we believe we have, in fact, found.

Shawn McDowell

The Sullivan game gave us something to believe in. It was a very satisfying win. I told the kids after the game I was speechless and I usually always have something to say.

Paul Hoolahan

The Sugar Bowl cup, the original cup, believe it or not, was still there. We quickly left with that.

Jerry Bell

The speaker of the House predicts it'll pass, and I'd like to believe the speaker.

John Subers

The theme is, 'We're the PGA Tour, we're supporting New Orleans, we look forward to seeing you, we look forward to coming back and we believe in you. We're not trying to script it, but picture six weeks of commercials, with 15 to 20 players saying they're coming to New Orleans. We think it will make an impact.

Bobby Cremins

Coaching at Kentucky is not something you want to do for 20 years. You'd probably be dead. ... It's such a pressure cooker.

Torrell Martin

Coach had told me to be more aggressive. Once I get one or two to go down sometimes they just feel like free throws.

Bobby McGee

Coach Gurley said if we could keep this team together for four years, we'd be in the regional.

Gavin Smith

Coach Groh talked about my toughness a lot. He said he saw that when he watched my game film and really liked it.

David Hill

Coach Grimmett and his experience and success here has generated a lot of interest. Give coach Grimmett a great deal of credit of that.

Kadie Riverin

Coach (Greg Williams) has been telling me that I have to be more aggressive. That was the time to do it. No one else was really stepping up, so I felt I had to.

Rod Graves

Coach Green's leadership and focus in terms of what he wants and what he feels he needs. He's defined that for us very well, and then we just go after it.

Larry Fitzgerald

Coach Goebbel expects me to be a leader of this group even though I'm just a sophomore. At 20 years old I've got a lot of playing experience from last year. I know the offense like the back of my hand so he expects me to help out these younger guys.

Chris Mohr

Coach Gibbs said...he didn't know if (Tupa) was going to go on injured reserve, or rehab, or whatever. So, he wants a veteran in here that's a good holder. And that he doesn't have to worry about as far as holding and stuff like that, field goals, end punts. So he called me, and I'm here.

Jason Gibson

We decided to go in another direction at quarterback. He's (Leak) a big, strong kid and he's got a big-time arm.

Olga Pomar

We don't think the residents of Cramer Hill should be forced out of their homes and that their homes should be taken by eminent domain. They had already selected the developer and decided on the proposal they would use before they had objectively evaluated the neighborhood and heard from the public.

Michael Howe

We haven't decided yet what states to open locations, but we are looking in Virginia.

Jim Haslett

Last year was a hard year on myself and all the coaches, and really the whole city. So I decided that if I didn't get a job, or the right job, that I would probably sit out a year and see if I could get back in the next year.

Stephen Briggs

So it doesn't matter really whether it is or it isn't, the gold market has decided it is an issue.

Larry MacPhail

I decided that I wanted a farm back in 1940 when I was with the Dodgers. I tried to find one within commuting distance of New York.

Leni Riefenstahl

My desire to dive with an oxygen cylinder was so intensive that I decided to use a trick. Registering as Helene Jacob, I lied about my age: instead of 1902, I wrote 1922 in the application forms. My rejuvenation not withstanding, the scuba instructor eyed me skeptically; he was probably thinking: She'll never make it.

Jonathan LaPaglia

Shortly after I started working as a doctor, I decided to listen to the voice inside me before it was too late. It was now or never, so I decided to explore acting.

Phil Boyce

Since we'd been following the storm and knew it was potentially catastrophic, we decided we needed that kind of coverage. And John is particularly good at pulling this kind of story together.

Dennis Emery

I am pleased with how the team fought back.

Michael Beasley

It was an honor to be a part of history, but honestly I don't remember all the games we've played. I do remember the trips, though, and that's what we will miss the most ? all those good times.

Dana Ferry

This is obviously very big for us. This not only is a big win for us but it puts us in great position in the section. This is always a huge game for us and tonight was no different. Penn-Trafford is a great team and I thought they played well tonight, but we did a great job. I'm thrilled with how the girls played tonight.

Mick Durham

This is obviously an important game. The winner stays in the hunt.

Chanda Gunn

This isn't the game we wanted to be playing in, but we pulled together as a team.

Jessie Davis

This isn't going to give us big heads. This game is going to help us slowly but surely get ready (for the playoffs) one game at a time.

Scotty Nichols

This is pretty much a must-win game for us.

David Hendler

The whole game now is just playing the yield curve.

Bill Snyder

The whole game is played out of the press box, when you get right to it. Spectators on the sideline don't get to see very much.

Graeme Smith

The whole game could have been different. Those were key moments. If we'd held onto our chances, we might have had a lead of 100.

Gene Sarazen

I am not happy with that. I told the girls that in the playoffs I would give them 10 more points each game, but right now, we are not there.

Char Morett

I don't think the time really matters. I think the girls love the games. They were on a tight schedule this weekend, but they had all of yesterday off to relax. I think they are a little more motivated to win and improve the record from last year.

Doug Johnson

I couldn't be happier with their effort. We had some girls who really stepped up.

Hayley Wickenheiser

I could go on an on. All the girls on this team can tell you similar stories.

Julia Mancuso

I can see it's going to take a really good run to get on the podium. The girls are racing so well. I'm really going to have to take my tucks well.

Gary Brunner

We look for someone to step up every night. Tonight it was Jackie. She had the hot hand (and) the girls recognized that and kept getting her the ball. She kept shooting until she missed.

Todd Nelson

He was just hopeless with girls at high school,

Rebecca Middleton

I am completely thrilled with how my girls swam. We had 12 personal bests, and that's a great thing especially since we just started the (most-grueling) part of our season.

O. Henry

I'm proud of the 3,000-meter girls. They did a good job.

Ayn Rand

Don't ever give up what you want in life. The struggle is worth it.

Charles Kettering

It doesn't matter if you try and try and try again, and fail. It does matter if you try and fail, and fail to try again.

Darren Moloney

As the male was giving his statement to the officers, several items of drug paraphernalia were observed in plain view.

Elizabeth Morgan

At that point, we got out and tried to coax him into giving us the child. He wouldn't, so we called 911.

Jennifer Stater

At that point, parents need to start giving them tips about how to say 'no' to peer pressure.

Ryan Madson

This one's particularly tough just because giving up that many runs that early, it takes away from my hitters.

Raymond Queneau

We think of giving importance to history, but it is the individual who is interesting, and we want to give him a historical importance.

Chris Johnson

We did a lot of things right tonight. They're always happy when I give them a day off, and this is a time when I can feel good about giving them a day off.

Scott Justus

We did a lot of good things defensively. That's what we've been, quote, hanging our hats on. We're averaging giving up 43 points a game.

Horace

Enjoy the present day, as distrusting that which is to follow.

Michelle Wie

If I feel like I played my best, I will be happy with that. Obviously, if I won, that would be my dream. But I'm just going to take whatever happens.

Daunte Culpepper

I couldn't tell you. If he's happy, then I'm happy for him.

Larry Coker

I'd take seven right now and be happy with our first quarter.

Lincoln Chafee

I don't think any of us were really happy with the apologies.

Frank Rijkaard

I am very happy with the team because they have shown their talent.

Charles Clarke

I am very happy with the conduct, not only of Sir Ian Blair, but the whole Metropolitan Police in relation to the inquiry,

Adam Scott

I am very happy with how I played today. But I had to shoot at least 64 to have a chance.

Guillermo Coria

I am very happy to win in three sets a match that was very difficult. But my objective is to win on Sunday.

Tony Dungy

Everything's not going to go perfect. You're going to have some losses that you're going to have to bounce back from and some things that are a little unforeseen that you're going to have to deal with.

Saint Augustine

Fortitude is the disposition of soul which enables us to despise all inconveniences and the loss of things not in our power.

Rick Yancey

Nothing makes us love something more than the loss of it.

Samantha Bond

Nobody can prepare you for the loss of a parent.

Ronald Reagan

The District of Columbia is one gigantic ear.

Wendell Berry

In the loss of skill, we lose stewardship; in losing stewardship we lose fellowship; we become outcasts from the great neighborhood of Creation. It is possible - as our experience in this good land shows - to exile ourselves from Creation, and to ally ourselves with the principle of destruction - which is, ultimately, the principle of nonentity. It is to be willing in general for being to not-be. And once we have allied ourselves with that principle, we are foolish to think that we can control the results. (pg. 303, The Gift of Good Land)

W. Somerset Maugham

Illusions are like umbrellas - you no sooner get them than you lose them, and the loss always leaves a little painful wound.

Zig Ziglar

The price of success is much lower than the price of failure.

Alexander Johnson

I'm just trying to recover from this loss right now.

Richard Branson

To stand still today is to go backwards...and quickly...!

Bob Gilder

I think I made more putts today than I've made all year,

Carolyn Heilbrun

Today's shocks are tomorrow's conventions.

Mark Hall

We are not here to get to tomorrow. We are here for today, to bloom today. We were made to Thrive!

Potter Stewart

I shall not today attempt further to define the kinds of material but I know it when I see it.

Oral Roberts

Something GOOD is going to happen to you today.

Mary Oliver

Today again I am hardly myself. It happens over and over.

Neil Simon

Don't listen to those who say, you taking too big a chance. Michelangelo would have painted the Sistine floor, and it would surely be rubbed out by today.

Shel Silverstein

So I'm all of love that could make it today.