Famous Quotes & Sayings

I think that's Australian baseball. We're going to fight and we're not going to give up until the last out.

I was listening to the first record the other day, and it sounds remarkably contemporary.

Maurice Gibb

Robin had always wanted to go solo, so when it happened I wasn't angry at all. I understood the situation. But Barry is so full of pride and couldn't understand why Robin had done it.

Requesting clemency is something that accords with the Australian government's responsibility to protect its citizens but it will also have to respect the legal process in Indonesia.

Arjuna Ranatunga

I blame the Australian media for the public reaction. There are some cheerleaders in the Australian media and it's a sad situation.

I am sure he is here watching us and I couldn't be happier for him and for everyone involved in Australian soccer.

Marat Safin

I am very sad that I cannot go to the Australian Open to defend my title. I have been working very hard and it is a lot better.

Marat Safin

I am very sad I cannot go to the Australian Open to defend my title as champion.

Stuart Davis

But for us, the biggest change in the Australian market over the last five to 10 years has been local companies becoming more international in their focus, which plays to our strengths.

Historical relationships have shown that the Australian dollar should be trading around 85 cents to 90 cents, given the recent sharp rise in gold. It does provide the case for the Australian dollar to play some catch up, particularly if the Fed rate-hike momentum loses favor with investors.

Guus Hiddink

He's a strong, determined character and an exponent of how I see Australian football.

James Hogan

It is a big rally in terms of the Australian market.

Samuel Alexander

It is a different and independent thing, and the character of the mental act only determines how much of the object is apprehended and in what form.

David Gower

I think you should let the ball come to you, which is what Langer does better than any of the left-handers in this Australian side.

Sam Worthington

A lot of these people were getting to where they didn't need help anymore. You have to start all over again.

Sam Worthington

You help families focus on the future through their children.

Catherine Jinks

I was lucky enough to be a child during the renaissance of Australian children's literature, when people like Ivan Southall, Colin Thiele, Lilith Norman and Wrightson were pumping out hugely inspiring stuff.

Venus Williams

I was in pain, it was really tough to move and I couldn't move fast. But I really wanted to stay on court because this is my only preparation for the Australian Open. I had to do my best to stay out there so I had to do the right things within my power.

Khalil Gibran

Knowledge cultivates your seeds and does not sow in you seeds.

The expansion in mining has to have an impact on the wider Australian economy -- it's creating jobs and extra investment, so that's a great stimulus. We will continue to increase staff this year. China demand has driven our business.

The fact that Australian shares are now trading on a similar pe to global shares does not indicate that they are overvalued or that global shares now offer better return prospects.

Kevin Rudd

Well Australia's been in Afghanistan from the get go, way back in 2001, but we have been resolute throughout and with support from both sides of Australian politics.

Kevin Rudd

With the Australian Government paying more of the hospital bills, it will have the incentive to make sure people are treated through less expensive and more appropriate primary care services.

Lindsay Fox

I started ice-skating when I was about 12 or 13 and I was selected in the Australian team for ice hockey. I met my wife at St Moritz Ice Skating about 1955.

Michaella Krajicek

I wasn't feeling my stomach, I felt like I was going to throw up. It's of course very disappointing to end the Australian Open like this, but I'm very happy how I played in Perth and Hobart. It's a very good start to the year. Hopefully I will recover fast and have great tournaments after this.

Peter Singer

I would just like to get him to think about these things; whether what's happening in Iraq is promoting the culture of life. The worry is that he is so certain that he know where he's going to lead the country.

If it really offends people then we would take it out. In this instance, the wording isn't serving any purpose, so I would support taking it out.

We had two pieces of pretty strong economic data this week, which have both given support to the Australian dollar. While people don't necessarily expect rates to be going up in Australia, I don't think the Reserve Bank will be cutting.

We're short-term fans of the Australian dollar. The global demand for commodities is incredibly strong because of the global economy, which is doing very well.

We're competing in an Australian league and we have to cross the Tasman every second game, it's as simple as that.

Richard Flanagan

If 30 Australians drowned in Sydney Harbour, it would be a national tragedy. But when 30 or more refugees drown off the Australian coast, it is a political question.

Michael Leunig

Making jokes is about the most wrong and stupid thing a bemused, middle-aged, white heterosexual Anglo Saxon sort of Celt Australian male can do these days.

Lots of people I know have bootlegged tapes of performances and if they play it I will be transported back sometimes with happiness, sometimes with horror.