Famous Quotes & Sayings

Thomas Piketty

What I argue for is a progressive tax, a global tax, based on the taxation of private property.

John Taylor

He secretly knows what happened. You're always looking for the right place, which was here. Board members didn't argue about petty things and wanted to do the right thing. I used to tell friends I knew I had found the right place.

James Mullen

I think we've been one of the real innovative states. It doesn't mean we don't argue and fight we do because we're human. But what will sustain the state of Washington is that we have an awful lot of dedicated emergency managers who have worked together for years.

Ken Kramer

Recreational interests of our members was not sufficient to give us a claim to be able to contest the permit. However, one of the three state environment commissioners disagreed with the majority and indeed felt that Sierra Club should have standing. So, we think we have a pretty strong case to argue that because of the recreational interests of our members in Sam Rayburn.

David Garrity

In my view, shares of Ford would probably become more attractive if it got down to say $22, $23 a share. Although, I would argue that as long as these investigations are continuing, they'll probably serve to put a lid on the stock price performance. Other stocks in the auto sector we are more positive on include General Motors ( GM : Research , Estimates ). Also at GM, you've got a change in management -- you've got a significant outside shareholder developing in Carl Icahn, owning 30 percent in GM. There's just a lot of value to be realized in the group.

Willie Mullins

I never thought I'd say this but you could argue that he's a bit of a handicap snip now!

Bruce Anderson

In fact, it tends to argue the opposite.

Jermaine Dye

If you look at the replay, it shows it hit the bat, ... I can't argue with that. I'd tell you lies if I said it hit me.

Tom Farley

In this article we argue that directing our efforts towards changing the overall acceptability or opportunity for risky sexual decision-making might be more effective than the one-on-one interventions.

John W. Snow

I think the bubble is a gross misnomer,

Matt Mullenweg

Red notification bubbles on any icon, including mail, drive me crazy.

Charles Munger

I know someone who lives next door to what you would actually call a fairly modest house that just sold for $17 million. There are some very extreme housing price bubbles going on .

Greg Sterling

After the Yahoo earnings release, people started talking about whether this signals a bubble starting to burst. I don't think so, but unreasonably inflated expectations can potentially create a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu

That incredible bubble and high expectations built at festivals can work against a film.

Kevin Constantine

It's easy to know the guys who are on the team, but we have that bubble of eight to 10 spots that we need to make decisions on. All the guys that are competing for those spots did a good job. We'd rather have that. It's going to make for difficult decisions eventually, but it's good to see that the guys competing for those spots can play.

Johnny Bench

The most validating thing was when my picture was on my first bubble gum card. That was in '68 for me. I was finally on the Topps card.

Richard Wright

It's not without its hiccups. You don't go in expecting things to always work smoothly, but Romanians are geniuses at what we might consider to be jury-rigged solutions. The power plant might be held together by paper clips and bubble gum, but it works.

Bill Cunningham

Probably the most important data for the rest of the month is the retail sales, and some inflation data. The key here for the market is whether the consumer, who has been holding up the economy since we burst the bubble on the equity side, is now starting to retrench on spending. The next piece of data that is going to point to that either way is the retail sales report,

Dean Baker

Hawaii's home prices suffered in the 1990s because of economic trouble in Japan, ... If home prices in California reverse, it will have ripple effects.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Today California has given me the greatest gift of all: You've given me your trust by voting for me,

James Burke

I think it's pretty cutting edge. San Bernardino County in California visited us about it. I have had calls from Holland and South Africa.

Robin Williams

In California, we are a sixty percent Hispanic state, we elected an Austrian governor. Even old Nazis are going That's weird.

Warren Beatty

To say that people would cease to come to California if they would have to pay more taxes is to underestimate the advantages of being in California - mightily.

Robert Stack

Californias red-legged frogs are part of our historical, literary and cultural heritage, ... It is critically important that we ensure that there will always be frogs jumping here in Calaveras County, and in other places, too.

Ronnie Montrose

I was producing demos for a band that was called Physical Ed. Out of production of demos I went and did a few jam sessions with then in Northern California clubs, but I never actually toured with them.

Rod Stewart

Although I'm living in California, I'm very proud to be British.

Rufus Wainwright

Life is the longest death in California,

Will Ferrell

I would tend to shy away from that, only because hosting those type of things is an extremely difficult task. I'd rather watch at home.

Kevin Sutherland

Just the streak in itself is amazing, ... I don't think people realize how difficult it is to make that many in a row. That shows how hard he plays every time he tees it up.

Neil MacDonald

Her work ethic is an example to everybody. She puts in everyday at practice and is very difficult to ignore because of her work ethic.

Speedy Claxton

He's a great player and he made some difficult shots for them.

Cory Sarich

He's just very difficult to handle. He's got all the elements, he's got all the tools and that's what makes him so effective.

Jeff Ruland

He's got the heart of a lion. We have a difficult task in front of us.

Robin Wright

Hollywood is difficult to navigate if you have integrity, so I opted not to work if there wasn't enough to do in a role, which doesn't have to do with the role's size.

Stan Waterman

He's a whiz. His speed and quickness are unmatched. When he's on, he's difficult to control.

Mary Aronson

I think it's going to be very difficult for the judge to find penalties that could indeed be construed as forward-looking.

Brad Goreski

There are so many levels in fashion that I'm happy to dip in and dip out of it all.

P. J. Harvey

going on at the acquisition level and the requirements level.

Scott Butler

I think it's here now, but it may not stay, ... I don't know that it will level out at this amount.

F. Schumacher

I think with 12 to 13 minutes left, we stepped up our level of play. We were in a lull in the first half.

Michael Holland

I think we are down to levels were people have said enough is enough.

Taizo Nishimuro

It is necessary to raise the level of screening for start-up firms when they are to be listed.

Henry Mason

He's done some things that get your attention. Just like any young guy, you're looking for a level of consistency. That's what we're trying to get out of these 15 (spring practices). We're going to keep him in there and we're going to see what he can do.

Russ Knocke

There are no plans to raise the threat level at this time. These are rumors.

Peter Lai

Hutchison has risen more than HK$10 this week so at this level it will see some profit taking.

Bill Richardson

is used for national supply emergencies for a really rainy day.

Aldo Radamus

It is Julia's first year on the national team, and she's been successful in downhill.

Bruce Bartlett

Remember, personal savings is only a small portion of total national savings,

The Jerusalem

Orders have been issued regarding this by the Palestinian National Security Council.

Hong Feng

I suggest taking pictures here with an unfolded national flag.

Jason Mraz

I had a gig in Sweden. There were thousands of people there, and when I launched into 'I'm Yours,' they were all singing along. It was as if I was singing the Swedish national anthem. I was stunned.

Seimone Augustus

I just had a lot of thoughts about the opportunities we've had (to win a national championship). I also thought about the opportunities we have now.

Tony Blair

The circumstances of our national security have now self-evidently changed,

John Hurt

The English National Opera does have some terrific productions, which are accessible, and they're not too ridiculously expensive.

Bill Wright

Even a slight reduction in revenue can have a significant impact.

Herman Frazier

We will sit down with her and there will be reduction of that this year.

John Collins

Phil's not going anywhere. He hasn't been fired, and he's not going to be fired. There is no reduction of responsibility. There is no rift.

Craig Carper

Hopefully, we'll see a reduction in those numbers.

Roy Harper

I was determined if I was going to become a superstar it would be on my terms. I've had that ethic since the beginning.

Shane Valdez

I think that's the first time since I've been here that we had everyone qualify.

Asaf Shariv

I don't know about anything since then that is new.

Samuel Smiles

The truest politeness comes of sincerity.

Zane Grey

These critics who crucify me do not guess the littlest part of my sincerity. They must be burned in a blaze. I cannot learn from them.

Chelsea Clinton

I have voted in every election that I have been qualified to vote in since I turned 18.

Michael Mayer

I haven't read a single word that a critic has written about me since 1994.

Kelly Slater

I haven't surfed since Japannot even one wave.

Saku Koivu

I haven't been back in Montreal, at all, since the playoffs ended two years ago. It's been a while.