Famous Quotes & Sayings

Kevin is a great kid. I never doubt his commitment to his team and how hard he works, but to have an injury take you out of this is tough on the athlete. I feel for Kevin.

Just who the committee deems is the better quality team.

Wade Boggs

I talked to Wade and he said he regrets that he had other commitments and could not be here,

I think it's a lack of commitment. We have a real gap. We have the Comets, a 18-and-younger team. Then you go all the way to 13-and-younger. There's a five-year gap where there's no travel soccer.

I think it is most appropriate that the two teams have committed to new 25-year leases, and that the public will at the same time have the parallel, but separate opportunity to vote to complete the original project design with the rolling roof.

Hanan Ashrawi

He was a genuine man of the people, and he was characterized by his high sense of values, his honesty, his integrity, his unwavering commitment to his people and human dimension.

Andy Geiger

He wanted me to know what he had done. First of all, he said he committed a violation. Secondly, he gave the money to a prospective student-athlete.

Luis Figo

He did everything he could and did it with the utmost professionalism and commitment.

He just wanted to do his best. He was committed whole-heartedly to the job. It was typical of him.

Sophie Hannah

I want my books to explore motives which make people think, 'Wow! Imagine the psychological state you'd have to be in for that to be your motive!' Whereas things like blackmail, jealousy - they're rational reasons for committing murder.

What we do support is anything that would fall into the town's master plan. The mayor has said he is committed to rebuilding the town's villages. We will support plans that are in keeping with that.

Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely? / I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service.

Having lived it and been around people who have lived it, you understand what it takes to get to this level and stay at this level. A lot of guys don't have that same understanding of the day-in and day-out commitment it takes to play at this high of a level.

Her warmth and understanding, her vibrant energy and her commitment to education for all will be sadly missed.

Bill Buford

Her travel writing was characterized by a high moral purpose and an overwhelming sense of justice. What distinguishes her journalism is her eloquent outrage and commitment to fair play.

Her hard work and commitment have opened up a lot of doors. We are going to miss her leadership and the fact that she played in over 100 varsity games.

Richard Rogers

Her generous gift and enduring spirit allows us to further our commitment to our students, faculty and community.

Go in with an offer that includes self-induced handcuffs. Generally, there is a commitment to stay two to five years afterward.

Michel Therrien

He's a leader of that team. He's a great example for young players, with his work ethic. He makes a huge commitment to fitness. He makes a huge commitment to what it takes to become a great player.

Tony Blair

His strong moral leadership and commitment to social justice were renowned,

I think it's going to be good, but I don't know if the committee has had enough time to make it spectacular,

It is a huge dollar commitment for the Olympics, so that's a lot of money to be throwing around in sports.

I think the primary value of this legislation is that it demonstrates Maryland's commitment to continue being a player in cutting-edge science.

Lynn Swann

I think the people of Pennsylvania would rather have a governor who is committed to being there.

Edwin Moses

I think with this whole influx into immediacy -- everyone is short term in their outlook. I made a tremendous commitment by not being able to go to medical school and not finishing all that I wanted to do in my engineering career. So I put everything into track and field. And just the passion I have for the sport, I never imagined I would be as good as I was. Once I realized I was that great, I put everything into maintaining it.

I think the efforts of the zoning committee are very much appreciated.

I think the commitment that Shock made to come back makes him a special type person. A lot of people would have bolted, but he hung in here with us, and we're grateful for that.

Labor markets are very strong and payroll employment should rise by 200,000 or more in February. The Federal Open Market Committee will continue to raise interest rates.

Kurmanbek Bakiyev

Kyrgyzstan is committed to good and even relations (with) all the states it has cooperated with,

Keith Lockhart

What matters is what you do when you're here. My commitment to this place is real.

There is a law in Japan where people can be prosecuted for discussing how to commit suicide over the internet and if there was something like that in this country, lives could be saved.

Avi Arad

There is a director who should make 'Silver Surfer' he is mentally committed to it. He's doing another movie now. What's most important to me about this guy, first, is that he's incredible with visuals. But he's also a spiritual guy, a Zen Buddhist. ... Galactus is a force of nature, not a being. That's all I'm saying.

The people on this committee need to be willing to discuss anything and everything. Leave your sensitivity at home.