Famous Quotes & Sayings

Rabindranath Tagore

Man has a fund of emotional energy which is not all occupied with his self-preservation. This surplus seeks its outlet in the creation of art, for man's civilization is built upon his surplus... In everyday life, when we are mostly moved by our habit

Max Cobb

Historically, there was a difference in the percent back between the men and women, so we were trying to equalize that. That was the concept. ... But today, it doesn't look the same. Rachel built her case and we supported that, but the Olympic committee didn't feel like they could make a change.

Grady Booch

This is a continuation of IBM's and Rational's commitment to the open source community, ... We have built an ecosystem around RUP and we want to expand that.

George Rodriguez

There's the thought that even if the Fed comes in with a half-percentage-point hike, the market is already trading with that built in.

Bill Hartley

It's really remarkable how well Janette carried on her family's legacy by helping create the Carter Fold and what that has grown into from such humble beginnings. Thanks to the foundation she built with the Carter Fold, her family legacy lives on.

Robert McCullough

It's part of what we do at the University of Vermont, we teach the history of the built environment." ()

Bible Bible

Then Jeroboam built Shechem in mount Ephraim, and dwelt therein; and went out from thence, and built Penuel.

Bobby Shelton

That's one of the reasons we built that, to give people an alternative to the Strip.

Philip Rosedale

It's still comparatively small now, but I see endless potential. Realize that 10 million objects have so far been built by our members. I'm stunned by people's endless desire to create.

Paul Doyle

What did he run, about 30 meters in the first round and 40 or 50 in the second? You'll see a lot more out of him, he's really looking like he's going to do something impressive ... he's certainly looking like he's in sub-10 form.

Ted Leonsis

We'll look at free agency, but I'm still trying to find where big free-agent signings can help the team. There's certainly no magic wand to wave and the team gets instantly better, but I like the way we're playing and I like the way the players have responded to our coach.

Ryan Ford

Certainly it was big win and we're disappointed that we didn't get two. But going into this weekend, we're still in this thing.

Bob Melvin

Certainly he's a force. Whether or not he's in the lineup, he'll make you think about what you're going to do. ... I think emotionally it could be a big lift for them.

Jennifer Beals

Certainly from the rehearsal process with Elizabeth I think it was very clear. Well let me start again. We were initially supposed to be more combative.

Mark Keenan

Certainly for product prices, the only way is up.

Mark Campbell

Certainly fewer and fewer young drinkers use it ... younger drinkers like to be seen drinking what's fashionable.

Robert Ray

Certainly Fannie Mae's interest would be to get to the finish line, to wrap up and get it done.

Tom Grzymala

Certainly don't take loans out of your 401(k). Let your tax-deferred money grow as long as you can let it grow.

As we were driving, we saw a sign that said ""Watch for Rocks."" Marta said it should read ""Watch for Pretty Rocks."" I told her she should write in her suggestion to the highway department, but she started saying it was a joke - just to get out of writing a simple letter! And I thought I was lazy!

Merle Shain

Friends are like windows through which you see out into the world and back into yourself. If you don't have friends you see much less than you otherwise might.

Robert B. Parker

Send it to someone who can publish it. And if they won't publish it, send it to someone else who can publish it! And keep sending it! Of course, if no one will publish it, at that point you might want to think about doing something other than writing.

Steven Price

I go into the whole composer thing quite open to keep on going and keep on trying different things because you never know... the next idea you have might be the one.

Rick Chryst

If it's a part, it's just a part. Each institution is different. TV might be a part for some schools, and nonexistent for others.

Todd Moody

I was surprised that Dayton was moved into our district. I thought that it might be Barbers Hill.

R. Ingram

I was pleased with what we saw, It might be several years before we go out there again.

Brian Lara

If we had rested him we might have had his services in Durban and here.

Walt Jocketty

If we had won that game, ... the whole Series might have been different.

Randolph Morris

If we retrieved the ball, it might have been a different outcome.

Robert A. Heinlein

To assess the intelligence of a committee, divide the IQ of its stupidest member by the number of members.

Vernon Jordan

A lot of companies make diversity a part of the performance goals against which an executive gets paid. Just as you have to make a certain sales number, you have to make a diversity number to get your bonus.

Nicholson Baker

You can register a political objection in a number of ways.

Henri Cartier-Bresson

Why do photographers start giving numbers to their prints? It’s absurd. What do you do when the 20th print has been done? Do you swallow the negative? Do you shoot yourself? It’s the gimmick of money.

Alexei Mordashov

My wealth is reflected in the price of Severstal, and the number of shares I have in my possession doesn't have any impact on the company.

Irv DeGraw

I would like to think they can get in the 20 percent range, but with that number of shares it could be difficult.

Will Forte

It takes a certain type of person to register your 'Donkey Kong' score. So I'm just number 29 in registered Donkey Kong scores.

Nathan Myhrvold

Near Marseilles in the south of France, bouillabaisse is a cult food. In Toulouse and Carcassonne, the bean-based stew cassoulet is a cult food. Spain has paella and a number of others. Italy has so many, its cuisine is practically defined by them.

Naomi Campbell

I don't worry about a number. I'm fine with aging.

Wayne Dyer

Successful people make money. It's not that people who make money become successful, but that successful people attract money. They bring success to what they do.

Princess Diana

The kindness and affection from the public have carried me through some of the most difficult periods, and always your love and affection have eased the journey.

Lev Yilmaz

I don't personally try to balance my work because I operate under the assumption that anyone reading or watching my stuff isn't having a particularly balanced day anyway. But negative attitudes just amuse me more than positive ones.

Oprah Winfrey

Energy is the essence of life. Every day you decide how you’re going to use it by knowing what you want and what it takes to reach that goal, and my maintaining focus.

Oprah Winfrey

Follow your instincts. That's where true wisdom manifests itself.

Oprah Winfrey

Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.

Oprah Winfrey

Right now you are one choice away from a new beginning - one that leads you toward becoming the fullest human being you can be.

Oprah Winfrey

When I look into the future, it's so bright it burns my eyes.

Oprah Winfrey

If you want to accomplish the goals of your life, you have to begin with the spirit.