Famous Quotes & Sayings

Even though I was their captive, the Indians allowed me quite a bit of freedom. I could walk freely, make my own meals, and even hurl large rocks at their heads. It was only later that I discovered that they were not Indians at all but only dirty-clothes hampers.

Sally Haulman

We are delighted to announce a month of special opportunities in January 2006, culminating with an Open House event on Saturday, January 14 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. that will allow the public to get a sampling of the many features Slim and Tone has to offer.

David Fay

Let's say she were to do well enough in women's events she's going to be playing this winter and spring that if she were a member, her earnings would be such that she would be exempt. I think you'd be hard-pressed to explain why you wouldn't allow her to play.

David Bowman

Letters, photos, emails, and phone calls are all great. But they can't let you play with your kids. Persistent worlds like Horizons allow people to get together and DO something together, even when separated by thousands of miles. They are the next great form of communication and interaction.

Michael Crowe

Lower tax rates would allow our businesses to grow at a much faster rate. It allows us to hire more people, to pay a higher wage, to invest more and to increase the pace, of course, at which our businesses can grow if we're not hampered by higher taxes.

Jacques Chirac

Secularity is one of the republic's great achievements, ... It plays a crucial role in social harmony and national cohesion. We must not allow it to be weakened.

Estelle Parsons

So I am hoping there will be more roles for women that allow the actors to expand to be truly great - an all around talented, gifted woman.

Daron Rahlves

Obviously, if I'm leading by 1.2 seconds, I like this hill. This race comes down to me. I'm my biggest challenger. If I allow myself to ski well and relax, I have a great chance to win.

Clifford Kirk

Nikki continues to throw well. She didn't allow them to bunch up any hits.

Peter Spina

Metal equities took a thrashing and it appears there may be more weakness in the short term here.

Terrell Jones

As we've learned more about what was proposed, it's evident why many people would find this program offensive. The College Republicans certainly have a Constitutional right to conduct such an event, offensive as it may appear to some in the community. In protecting everyone's right to free expression, the University cannot censor the content of student-organized events.

Lewis Platt

With two months' results in, it appears that our third-quarter performance won't match analysts' expectations, ... We've done a much better job of managing expenses this quarter. But expense management can't compensate fully for struggling economies in Asia-Pacific and new signs of economic uncertainty elsewhere.

Marilyn Monroe

I was honoured when they asked me to appear at the president's birthday rally in Madison Square Garden. There was like a hush over the whole place when I came on to sing 'Happy Birthday,' like if I had been wearing a slip, I would have thought it was showing or something. I thought, 'Oh, my gosh, what if no sound comes out!'

Bobby Perry

My family is No. 1. I appreciate my family more.

Carolyn Porco

I don't think you have to be a ring scientist to appreciate this. I'm blown away.

Mayme Olson

She does so much for me. How can I not appreciate her?

Carrie Johnson

I for one appreciate a good form letter, having worked on Capitol Hill and learned several dozen cordial ways to say nothing.

Isabel Allende

We only appreciate what we have when we lose it.

John Osborn

GE is an extraordinary company, ... The optimism, creative leadership and innovative culture creates an environment within which ideas are not only encouraged, they are nurtured. We appreciate and value the partnership with GE, a relationship that has endured for over 80 years.

Ed Horne

I don't know if any one thing is a bigger hurdle than the other. We are demonstrating to the fans we appreciate them staying with us, and we're going to deliver to them an enhanced entertainment product and a chance for all teams to compete for the Stanley Cup.

Terry Bradshaw

I sat down with Joey this summer, and I came under the impression, talent aside, here's a young man confused, frustrated, insecure, needs to grow up, and someone who doesn't particularly like some of the people he played for. Didn't appreciate Jeff Garcia. He wanted the compliment that this is his job, and he hasn't been able to handle that. I think he needs to move on.

Richard Mills

I certainly appreciate what the chancellor is doing, but I need to know that the students attending SURR schools in the fall will have licensed teachers,

Charles Schumer

The states have a total of $80 billion in deficit spending. What are they going to have to do? Well, they are either going to have to cut programs, which will drag the economy down, or they are going to have to raise taxes, which will drag the economy down.

The whole town laughed at my great-grandfather, just because he worked hard and saved his money. True, working at the hardware store didn't pay much, but he felt it was better than what everybody else did, which was go up to the volcano and collect the gold nuggets it shot out every day. It turned out he was right. After forty years, the volcano petered out. Everybody left town, and the hardware store went broke. Finally he decided to collect gold nuggets too, but there weren't many left by then. Plus, he broke his leg and the doctor's bills were real high.

Gordon Sinclair

Germany, Japan and, to a lesser extent, Britain and Italy, were lifted out of the debris of war by the Americans who poured in billions of dollars and forgave other billions in debts.

P. J. O'Rourke

When you pay a hospital bill, you're really paying two hospital bills - one bill for you because you have a job and/or insurance and can pay the hospital. and another bill, which is tacked onto your bill, to cover the medical expenses of someone who doesn't have a job and/or insurance and can't pay the hospital.

Lindsey Graham

The transportation and the energy bill would have been a good place to go back and revisit for some of the spending that occurred there.

Saxby Chambliss

Let me be clear -- the Congress will be writing the next farm bill in 2007 and I am deeply concerned the (Bush) administration is using the current negotiations to reshape farm policy without the full input of Congress and grassroots support,

Octavio Dotel

One thing Billy taught me is to know how to handle the situation. I learned how to handle the situation, ... It's hard to know how to handle it.

Dick Morris

Is Bill Clinton serving as a lobbyist and public-relations guru to the government of Dubai? It sure looks like it.

Barack Obama

Unlike my opponent, I will not let oil companies write this country's energy plan, or endanger our coastlines, or collect another $4 billion in corporate welfare from our taxpayers.

Lou Holtz

We decided we couldn't (cover punts) with two sprinters, ... So we said, 'Let's get seven sprinters going off the line so we can cover them.'

Mike Singletary

Playing coverage isn't about speed. It's about technique and studying film. Jeff Ulbrich understands that. He's the ears and eyes of the defense.

Toby Miller

It's primarily to cover the debt service on the bonds. The debt service is $1.4 million a year, and this increase would provide about $1.28 million.

Taya Kyle

For people who grew up hunting, especially war veterans, shooting often settled the mind. It was something that required full concentration, and therefore took you away from your troubles, at least for a short time.

George Shinn

I'd rather have a full house at a medium price than half-full at a high price.

Carlos Beltran

I feel 60%. It's not enough for me to get out there and play. I can run, but not full speed.

Adam LaRoche

I don't think they'll all be like this. If they are, I'll have a head full of grey hair by the end of the year.

Chan Gailey

He's obviously a little better than the last time I saw him, ... We'll work him back slowly. We're not going to take any chances. We'll have to make sure he understands the process to get him back to full speed. If he practices, he'll want to take every snap.

Blaise Pascal

How hollow and full of ribaldry is the heart of man!

Tim Rattay

I could not make any plays near the end and I take full responsibility for this loss on the offensive side of the ball,

Samuel Rutherford

Come all crosses, welcome, welcome! so I may get my heart full of my Lord Jesus.

Hwang Suk

I take full responsibility for the papers and offer you my apology.

Isaac Asimov

What would I do if I knew I only had six months to live? Type faster.

Jacob DiPietre

They've already been in the process of doing that for several months now.

Bob Mulholland

Voters want to know, 'What are you going to do for me in office?' That's what it's about.