Famous Quotes & Sayings

Maureen Johnson

'Harry Potter' achieved a very special act of actual magic: it made it completely acceptable for an adult to carry around, read and enjoy a children's book.

I always talk to the kids about team first and don't pay a lot of attention to your individual statistics or records or whatnot. Being up here and accepting something like this, I almost feel a little guilt because there are so many people behind it. I know my name will go down in the book, but I think Coach Haley's name needs to go right there with mine. And to all the players that have played for us, all their parents, all the administration, the fans... I'm just very thankful to all of you.

He was very adamant that it was not bothering him pitching. After we went through it and talked about the possibilities of it acting up, I felt it was easier for him to accept this.

Dave Winfield

He was the first person I met in pro ball because we both wore a size 14 shoe. He had interesting comments on exactly how far to stand away from the plate. He introduced me to the importance of being prepared for everything that you do. I took that in, on calling games and accepting responsibilities as a catcher.

He went to buy cigarettes, went to the gas station, paid for them. Two men accepted the money.

He has accepted that he may well have been less forthright in his comments if he had been aware.

He has a tendency to want to prescribe what he wants states to do and to penalize them when they don't do it. We work very closely with him on strategies that will improve safety but are acceptable to the states.

He has done a pretty good job. It looks as though the product has got acceptance from people both on the clothing side and on the food side.

He has a long way to go, but he accepts that and is one to work hard, and he has enough in his physical style of play to be a good risk.

He has two choices. One, come to an understanding with political parties accepting the role of a constitutional monarch. Two, go totally repressive as a dictator and risk the monarchy's future in the long run.

He is accepted by all of us because he works hard and he doesn't complain about anything...We have been through a few managers in my years, and he has been one of the best.

He had a heart of gold. He always wanted to help. He was an amazing man. I can't accept the fact he's gone.

Jacques Villeneuve

He doesn't seem to have the personality for a No. 2: He is a fighter. He's not one who will just accept being behind. He is still progressing, and Ferrari can only be good for him.

Caron Butler

He gave me an opportunity when everybody turned their back on me. He gave me a chance to come to school. He accepted me into his family. It was a great experience for me at UConn and I am grateful to him for that. I wouldn't miss this for anything.

He made us a donation which we accepted in good faith and which is regarded as being legitimate.

He never disputed (Diana's) charges, ... He never wanted anyone to defend him. With the result, her version of the events is the accepted version, accepted wisdom and I think it's extremely unfair to the Prince of Wales.

He never did well in school, and she couldn't accept that. She felt it was a failure on her part.

If they can produce a transcript showing 14 core courses, then how can you challenge that? I would say that we would follow set admission standards, and if they met those standards, I don't see how you could not accept that.

If we can get something resolved before the district tournament, that would be great. But when we accept it, we want the field to be the best it can be.

Mark Regev

If they want people to see them as a legitimate part of a political process, it is very clear what they must do. First and foremost, they must renounce terrorism and disarm. And secondly, they have to support peace and accept Israel's right to exist.

Jonathan Papelbon

If this blows into a huge controversy, you just have to accept it. I just have to focus on what I need to do.

If they were to put on the table and pay for the increase of the medical so we can actually come up with an increase in hourly rate, I think that could be fair. That depends on community, I think we could accept that.

If this was a man that found Adolf Hitler to be a glorified and acceptable and a desirable character, I sure want to know it as a Californian because I don't want that man as my governor,

Jack Warner

If this recommendation is accepted then a repeat of the unfortunate statements that came out of the 2004 internal elections, which brought the party into even higher levels of disrepute would be avoided.

If this is the only opportunity that the candidates will have to debate one another, it needs to be in a setting that is open to the public. I don't understand why Mick has refused to accept the League of Woman's Voters debate.

If we can start to say that's not acceptable in town, we can change that culture.

Bud Selig

If we cannot resolve this issue privately, I gladly will accept whatever help is offered by Senator McCain to achieve our ultimate goal,

I have declared a state of emergency at American Airlines. This declaration is an official recognition that hard as it may be to accept our company's very survival depends on dramatic change to our operations, our schedule, and worst of all our staffing levels.

I did recommend that we accept the resignation,

I did not set out to write a controversial book, ... But no matter where I went in the state, I ran into the question of race. The 1940s and most of the 1950s were a time of accepted segregation.

I don't feel like it has any reflection on our friendship to take this job. This is just business. I felt it was in the best interest of our players and our staff for me to accept this job. That was the reason I took it.

John Wooden

I don't get all wound up. I accept things as they come. I've always stressed moderation. I never got too high or too low. I think it helps being on an even keel. It was the same way with our players. I never wanted any excessive celebration if we outscored someone in a game or excessive dejection if we didn't. If you can stick to it, it helps.

Ellen Muth

I'd like to think that the film would encourage parents to talk with their kids, have dinner with their kids, accept their kids for who they are.