Famous Quotes & Sayings

Ken Starr

It isn't in the interest of the First Amendment for distortions, lies about career civil servants to be spread about. We don't know who is spreading them about. But lies and distortions have no place in our First Amendment universe.

Leonard Sand

I don't believe First Amendment rights are being infringed,

Dick Thornburgh

If U.S. national sovereignty continues, it is only as a state that Puerto Rico will have permanent 10th Amendment powers over its non-federal affairs, as well as voting power in Congress.

Jim Cooper

Immortality awaits the legislator fortunate enough to have a significant law named after him. Think of Pell grants or Stafford loans for students, Sarbanes-Oxley to regulate Wall Street, or the Hyde Amendment on abortions.

William Kelly

In contrast to the prescribed right to statewide referendum process, there is no affirmative right under the Maine Constitution which enables citizens to enact local ordinances by petition. This conclusion is in accordance with Maine law.... In conclusion, the city drafted the charter to provide for a citizen's initiative process and the city can amend the charter to limit that process. The proposed amendment is in accordance with state and federal constitutions, as well as state statute.

John McCain

I know that money corrupts. I would rather have a clean government than one where ""First Amendment rights are being respected,"" that has become corrupt. If I had my choice, I'd rather have the clean government.

Sen. Baker

The intent had been to provide them with $1 million each. There was not as much in (the budget) as initially thought. We're going to be able to correct it with a floor amendment tomorrow.

Joe Curtin

The military must be very careful in not violating an individual's First Amendment rights,

Jerry Yang

The Internet, as a First Amendment medium, hinges on free expression, and that means free advertising.

Grady Sizemore

I was confused for a second. I didn't know what was going on, ... If they were going to give me a choice, I was going to take the homer over the double.

Bobbie Williams

I was confused and all the material I read got me more confused. With all the things I got in the mail, it was hard to decide.

Leonard Hamilton

I don't even know why I'm sitting here in fifth place in the ACC having to defend anything. I'm really confused about that. Matter of fact, I think we need six or seven teams.

Robert Belcher

I don't know what was the wisdom in that decision. It confused the mess out of everybody.

Woodrow Wilson

We live in an age disturbed, confused, bewildered, afraid of its own forces, in search not merely of its road but even of its direction

Sarah Ban Breathnach

A nap is not to be confused with sleeping. We sleep to recharge our bodies. We nap to care for our souls. When we nap, we are resting our eyes while our imaginations soar. Getting ready for the next round. Sorting, sifting, separating the profound from the profane, the possible from the improbable. Rehearsing our acceptance speech for the Nobel Prize, our surprise on receiving the MacArthur genius award. This requires a prone position. If we're lucky, we might drift off, but we won't drift far. Just far enough to ransom our creativity from chaos.

Valerie June

I think it's funny how people get confused when they think about church music, because a lot of times there is a soloist who stands out, but my church wasn't like that at all.

Ugo Betti

When I say "I," I mean a thing absolutely unique, not to be confused with any other.

Robert Redford

Whereas money is a means to an end for a filmmaker, to the corporate mind money is the end. Right now, I think independent film is very confused, because there's excess pressure in the marketplace for entertainment to pay off.

Paul Scheuring

I wouldn't be surprised if you saw something like 'Prison Break,' colon, and a few other words. But it's not going to be 'Prison Broke.

Anthony Zinni

I would say we're within a week or so. We're ready now but there are a few more pieces to put in.

Michael Lloyd

I would say up until the recent few weeks, it looked like CSX might be doing a better job, now the shoe may be on the other foot, ... I'd be more worried about CSX going forward than Norfolk Southern.

Greg Shivers

Katie did much better in that game. Her pitching has really picked up the last few games.

John Gibbons

I talked to him today about a few things and I hope he got the message. You see guys on the other side like (Derek) Jeter and (Gary) Sheffield get down the line.

Joseph Beninati

There are such very few large-scale opportunities in Greenwich.

Daniel Woodrell

I joined the Marines the week I turned 17, and that led to a few experiences that might qualify as adventure - eye of the beholder.

Dani Shapiro

The mind is a monkey, hopping around from thought to thought, image to image. Rarely do more than a few seconds go by in which the mind can remain single-pointed, empty.

Rick Hackman

Here at the PUC, we see a kind of gathering storm. Here in the next few months, you will be seeing some sobering utility bills.

Chris Murray

He didn't really get a shot. They didn't give him much opportunity in the pre-season.

Dusty Baker

He's going to play now because we're out of outfielders, ... This is an opportunity to salvage the season.

Scott White

I think they were pleased to have the opportunity to tell their story to a jury. That's really all you can do.

Tony Espinoza

I'd like to give the seniors another opportunity to prove that we're better than we performed tonight.

Ron Chernow

You don't want too much fear in a market, because people will be blinded to some very good buying opportunities. You don't want too much complacency because people will be blinded to some risk.

Tyler Oakley

It feels like an amazing opportunity to positively impact the world. That's what I hope to do.

Travis Tritt

I've been very fortunate to have had the opportunities to have the career I've had.

Rick Derringer

This Classic Rock 'n Blues Tour / Hippiefest roster promises a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see some of the best, legendary artists of our lifetime. I can't wait to be a part of it.

Rex Stout

The constant petty behests of life permit few opportunities for major satisfactions, and when one is offered it should be seized.

Buck Showalter

He has said he's comfortable being a reliever. I've told him he may want to rethink that.

Saint Basil

He who sows courtesy reaps friendship.

James Taylor

I can't thank you enough for showing up. It's not the same without you.

David Mitchell

I remain thankful to God for all his mercies.

Thomas Fuller

Eaten bread is forgotten.

Albert Schweitzer

Train yourself never to put off the word or action for the expression of gratitude.

Shakti Gawain

Whatever our individual troubles and challenges may be, it’s important to pause every now and then to appreciate all that we have, on every level. We need to literally 'count our blessings,' give thanks for them, allow ourselves to enjoy them, and relish the experience of prosperity we already have.

Martin Luther

The heart of the giver makes the gift dear and precious.

George Black

He was cooperative, ... We were thankful for that.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Whenever you feel like criticizing any one...just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.

Nate Silver

Well, you know, you're not going to have 86 percent of Congress voted out of office.

Nelson Mandela

I voted for myself. Even if I go to my grave, I will wake up and come and vote.