Famous Quotes & Sayings

Jean Claude

I would say that consumers are not pushing enough,

Scott Anderson

Job growth is the main engine for consumer spending.

Wayne Ayers

I think the general message here is that despite the fears about a low savings rate, the consumer continues to hang in there, and that's essentially the only thing that's going to keep the economy on track.

Gerard Kleisterlee

There is a lack of value creation, particularly around consumer electronics,

Carl Gipson

It gets tough when you try to tailor-make a plan for every single person, but at the same time we are paying for things we never use. Right now, it is kind of a one-size-fits-all approach, and from a consumer standpoint, someone who purchases health insurance, that doesn't go a long way in curtailing health-care costs.

David Rosenberg

I think that the U.S. consumer is hot to trot. I think you're looking at a first quarter that's going to easily top 10 percent (in retail sales increase) on an annualized basis.

David Rosenberg

I think that the U.S. consumer is hot to trot, ... I think you're looking at a first quarter that's going to easily top 10 percent (in retail sales increase) on an annualized basis.

Tim Burns

Under Michigan law, unless something was intentionally misrepresented or defective, there's no mandatory right for a consumer to make a return. But if a store posts a return policy, they must follow the terms of the policy.

Katsuhiko Kodama

Had the outcome been better, it would have increased speculation of higher consumer prices immediately ahead, so it seems that investors are taking a weaker reading as a positive.

Hugh Johnson

It confirms that as we started the fourth quarter the economy continues to slow, ... At the same time that the economy is slowing, there is ongoing tightness in the labor markets and ongoing upward pressure on wages.

Robert Sinche

I think the housing data continues to allay some of the worst fears on how the economy might slow, and has some impact on how the Fed may act next year.

Neal Soss

It is magnificent that inflation continues to be low, but retail sales are smoking.

Larry Beinfest

He is not suspended. He continues to be paid.

Steve Carell

He does his job just well enough to keep it. The ridiculous exploits and faux pas are just this side of lawsuit territory so he continues to ride the wave of inefficiency and lack of expertise. I don't think that's necessarily unusual that one might be very good at one job and then is promoted, and you have no proficiency whatsoever.

Tom Slater

Paul Burnside, what can you say, he just continues to have great relief outing for us.

Claudia Baucus

Our management team continues to work with our unions toward a consensual plan of reorganization, and that's where our focus is right now.

Melissa Eisenstat

Oracle continues to be a margin expansion story and we expect that trend to continue this quarter. We expect the increased operating leverage to come in the form of lower sales and marketing expenses.

Alberto Ramos

Investment spending continues to be very vigorous. There was 26 percent growth in investment in the first half of the year.

James Williams

Katrina has already had twice the price impact of Ivan on crude oil.

Michael Right

It ain't looking good. All the indicators that point toward the ultimate price of gasoline are negative . The only positive indicator is the stocks of crude oil are good.

Andrew Harrington

Having more or less traveled together, refined products and crude have become disconnected in recent weeks.

Brad Hintz

Physical pricing knowledge in crude and refined products represents the keys to the castle.

Dariusz Kowalczyk

The geopolitical risks are still there. Because of these risks, I expect crude prices to rebound.

Tetsu Emori

The economy seems to have completely absorbed high oil prices and people will be looking for steady economic growth next year. People expect a drawdown in crude oil stocks so they don't want to be short over the New Year.

Mark Pervan

The drop in crude oil was larger than expected, and that fueled buying.

Barclays Capital

The dichotomy in the US market between tight products and flush crude has become more pronounced.

Zhang Guobao

The current price is much higher than it should be, since there is not a real crude oil shortage in the world market.

Craig Faire

Kayla just dominated the game. I thought the game would be closer.

Brian Elliott

He just dominated in his position, and you could see that as he graduated to the National Hockey League.

Scott Mellanby

I thought we were ready to play. I think we dominated stretches of the game.

Flavio Briatore

To come here this weekend and dominate the race shows we have done the job right this year. We have shown speed and reliability. This is a dream team.

Carrie Mae Weems

I think that still, for the most part, even in 2010, the vast majority of museum shows and gallery shows and gallerists are pretty much dominated by men. So having a sense of what women are up to, for me, frankly, is very, very important.

Tony Robichaux

He's been a tough kid all his life. He's got linebacker mentality. He threw a great game and dominated a good team on the road.

Tomas Vokoun

I don't know what the reason is, but we've been getting dominated here lately. This is the NHL, and we're foolish if we thought we were going to start picking up easy wins. It's going to be a grind all the way until the end of the season.

Al Nipper

He has a combination of three pitches that are really paralyzing pitches. When he's on, he can really take over a game, dominate a game.

Paul Ballew

remains well positioned to dominate the market even at reduced volumes.

Dennis Moore

Kids need to be equipped for that. They need to learn to use that technology to keep the new economy going.

Chris Fitz

I think it's a good idea to diversify the economy and keep more of the grapes here.

Zig Ziglar

There's not a lot you can do about the national economy but there is a lot you can do about your personal economy.

Vladimir Putin

We are currently gradually stabilizing our economy.

O. Singh

India's economy is growing at seven to eight percent over the last 15 years,

Peter Giles

I hung in there longer than I had planned. But it seemed the economy was getting better, and I figured now is the time when I can go on to some other dreams.

Adam Brown

The language will give you an insight into whether there has been a shift in their feelings on the economy and on rates, or whether they feel they are getting to a reasonable level and they want to give themselves more flexibility.

David Plank

The interesting thing is we've just had negative growth, the economy shrank in the fourth quarter of last year and it doesn't look like it's going to grow much in the first quarter of this year.

Todd Clark

Their guidance wasn't that great and that's what everyone is keying on. The implication for the overall market is the economy still needs to kick in.

Courtney LaVere

I was looking for Mel (D'Amico) with the high passes so she could score.

Doug Elliott

It already seemed highly likely. It now seems a near certainty.

Jackson Wheeler

He was a big-time recruit out of high school, so a lot of people liked what they saw in him.

Stan Butler

He'll be a high NHL pick. He'll be a first round pick.

Trish Routte

He is very likely a witness to the crime. There's a high probability that he saw something.

Graham Elliot

I tried to start my own religion in high school. I was very eccentric. I've always loved attention.

Fadel Gheit

The only thing keeping prices artificially high is the potential for supply disruption, ... Fundamentally, prices should be at $20-to-$25.

Noelle Reed

Had I had that in high school, I would be dangerous.

Rose Rosetree

Gwen's got that very rare characteristic, high ears. This relates to being unusually quick at learning and understanding things.

Kris Benson

He's going to make a big impact on all of us.

Felipe Alou

It could be too late but an impact he'll make. It may not be visible big time, but it will be (impacting).

Bob Lohn

I think the practical impact should be quite small,

John Beck

To get a player of his caliber, they said they thought they were very blessed. They said he has the potential to be an impact player very soon.

Tony Tan

He has left an impact not only on the United States but on the whole world.

Arne Huse

I think 3.0 will have a serious impact on the world of CRM.

Sergio Aguayo

I think all of us were taken by surprise by the size and impact of the marches.

Rick Short

I realize the opportunities are probably going to be limited, so I've got to make an impact when I can. When you have a season like that I think everyone has confidence. They know I can hit.

David Borden

His invention is ubiquitous and has had as much if not more impact than the invention of the piano. He's probably one of the most important musical instrument makers in history.

John Kessel

Kafka is not interested in documenting the manners and mores of any particular place; he is not interested in probing the psyche of individual characters.

Len Lichtenfeld

I suspect that there will be a significant interest in getting better tests into the mainstream.

Lisa Presley

Having kids was the smartest thing I've ever done. They're little sponges who come into the world with a clean, shiny slate and such pureness. I'm interested in having more kids.

Ron Hilliard

He should have a big year. He's been rated by Dennis McCarty as one of the top linemen in the state. Michigan State, Penn State and Rutgers are very interested in Dan.

Adam Cole

I think the market has got too pessimistic on interest rates,

Charles Davis

I think the perception is out there that FOI is a special interest of the press.

Eddie Campbell

I thought about this, I thought these people are ringing me about horror. I don't think I like horror, I don't think I'm interested in horror.

Sufjan Stevens

I think you should be suspicious when there's a lot of interest in what you're doing,

Sean McGowan

The people who are obviously most interested in it obviously went out and did it already. He doesn't even talk about it.

Mychal Williams

Kendra stepped up and played a solid game, nearly getting a double-double.

Fletcher Smith

He was nowhere near the scene of the incident. But unfortunately the vehicle is registered under his name.

English 14th Century Proverbs

The nearer the bone, the sweeter the meat.

Scott Cross

It's an opportunity. We're going to have to play a near perfect game. But it can happen. You never know. We're going to have to shoot real well because they're going to rebound.

John Joyce

Services now represent nearly 50 percent of IBM's revenue.

Lance Penny

It really started to become a problem near Edson about 10 years ago.

John Challenger

It's accelerating right now. I don't think we're near the end of it,

Dottie Dalton

People can think anything they want. We are nonviolent, we are non-confronting, we don't even want to go near them.

Joe Ismail

Any corrective phase that will come in the near term could be a shallow one.

David Briggs

I think the oil prices (being) off helps.

Chris Perkins

What most people need to understand is that oil is not going to be around forever, and we need to start thinking ahead. The sun is going to be here for as long as we are.

Rodrigo Rato

Oil prices have certainly become a threat for the world economy.

Jon Corzine

We shouldn't be so dependent on foreign oil.

Louis Nizer

A speaker who does not strike oil in ten minutes should stop boring.

John Christopher

Some people are oil and water.

John Bruton

Financial service providers act as the lubricating oil in the economy. They link consumers who want to invest their savings for a good return with companies who want to borrow on best terms for expansion.

Brad Richards

You can release all the oil you want from the SPR, but to make gas, you need refineries.

Elizabeth Smart

If I had my wilderness, nature could be my lover. What can I do in the paved streets for my thirsty roots? I waste time. I encourage fools. I slip the vital hours into penny slot machines -- to pass time, to start my stuck wheels only love can oil.

Tom Crosby

I think we'd better get used to it. I think we're going to see prices roller-coaster like this for a long time.

David Patterson

I think all the prices are crazy. They are just very expensive.

Ken Budd

These are not the prices we voted on.

Andrew Harrington

Prices have been rarely, if ever, this high. Now is the time to make hay.

Jim Reese

The prices are up because no one has wheat.

Mark Sullivan

Many are wondering how prices could go up so quickly after the hurricane.

Tim Noest

If it doesn't get there, prices will rise again. They may not be able to find the ships.

Kate Joncas

Some of these prices are pretty hefty. Who are these people?

J. M. Roberts

There have been some outages but so far, we've had no serious problems other than that the prices are sky-high.

Unknown

Here's to the new husband, And here's to the new wife, May they remain lovers, For all of life.

Neal A. Maxwell

The "new" in us is bound to notice the "old" that remains.

Kelly Clarkson

Everything changes, but beauty remains.

Samuel Beckett

We are all born mad. Some remain so.

John Prendergast

Americans' perceptions of Africa remain rooted in troubling stereotypes of helplessness and perpetual crisis.

George Davis

They're kind of saying that it's going to be OK, but that remains to be seen,

Theodore Dreiser

The true meaning of money yet remains to be popularly explained and comprehended.

Rudi Giuliani

I would have to say to myself, 'You've got to remain calm, you've got to stay focused.'

Katy Trotter

We need to remain cohesive as a team. Individually, everyone wants to improve. I want to be an All-American.

Susan Strasberg

There's no such thing as The Method. The term 'method-acting' is so much nonsense. There are many methods, many techniques.

James Blake

In terms of writing more club tracks, writing more electronically influenced - I feel like it was all electronically influenced, but now that influence has come to me in a different way.

Dana Rohrabacher

I'm aghast at what American corporations have done in terms of trading American technology.

Sepp Blatter

These are not 'minor concessions' as you term them.

Matt Mullenweg

The biggest mistake we made at WordPress.com in term of infrastructure was buying servers.

Tim Henman

It was much better today, in terms of the result,

Kris Jenner

I've actually trademarked the term 'Momager,' which is what I am.

Joshua Harris

Terms don't define our lives; our lives define our terms.

Karen Gillan

I don't like modeling, but in terms of the places I got to visit, it was great.