Famous Quotes & Sayings

Alan Greenspan

Indeed only such highly liquid portfolios would be consistent with (government-sponsored enterprises') mission of providing primary mortgage market liquidity during a crisis, particularly a financial crisis,

Nancy Lieberman

In 1968-69, Phil Jackson signed a two-year contract worth $12,000 and $13,000 and was ecstatic. All of our players make more than that now. Just think where we are at this point, you have to look at where (the NBA) was and where we are.

In its own way, consider it a step forward. With all these competitive campaigns, decisions ultimately come down to some tough negotiations and we've got to be prepared.

In many cases, people can simply walk to the transit stop and don't even have to get in their cars. But if people have to drive a considerable distance to use transit, there's a built-in incentive to just continue driving to your destination.

In light of this situation, we need to continually evaluate our content and visual pricing.

In most instances, the retail location doesn't own the equipment that's operating there. That's owned by a retail operator and there are private contracts between those companies.

Rick Carlisle

Injuries are going to happen. You don't have any control over it. We just have to hope long-range he's going to be OK. We've got to be ready to go the duration without him, from the sounds of it. So it's not an easy situation.

Susanna Clarke

In 'Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell,' I wanted to create the most convincing story of magic and magicians that I could.

In less than 24 hours, we had the site under contract for nearly $1 million.

In Lawrence this is the longest we have gone without a contract and that is wearing heavily on the teachers.

Michael Leunig

In later life, we don't easily talk of fears, but instead we discuss our 'concerns.' Fear seems too primal and hysterical, but concern is polite and intellectual and nicely under control.

In a normal seasonal environment, we would expect higher revenue, ... Our expectations have been tempered by the weak economy, and declines in consumer confidence.

In a lot of previous cases, we did things more informally. There wasn't this great concern that the information was inaccurate. It just didn't enter your mind.

In all respects, it was our finest game of the season. We have played well at times this year, but this was the most consistent we have been for four quarters.

Stephen Hadley

in a way that is consistent with our values and principles.

Joe Greene

In all my years of being with Pittsburgh, I never encountered a player taking a contract dispute into the season and letting that dispute affect the way he played.

Jean Fontaine

In all matters one must consider the end.

In all honesty, (the Big Ten title) is kind of still in our own hands. We do still control our own destiny. With two games left, it's first or second from here on out.

In all honesty, it's still in our hands. We still control our own destiny. We have to go to Ohio State prepared and ready to play.

Rebecca MacKinnon

In a pre-Internet world, sovereignty over our physical freedoms, or lack thereof, was controlled almost entirely by nation-states.

I'm not a true point guard but I have to show the confidence I have in myself and in my team. I have to portray to my teammates the confidence I have in my team. We've been struggling of late but that doesn't mean the season is over with.

I'm not at all convinced this recovery we're having is going to be as smooth as we've had in previous recoveries.

Skip Schumaker

I'm not a five-tool guy or anything, so the one thing I can control is playing hard.

I'm no Rambo or Terminator. I'm a Karate Kid who fights to defend family and neighbors. But the United States thinks it's the Roman Empire and can conquer the world.

Christine Vachon

I'm no longer convinced theatrical is the holy grail.

Drew Fuller

I'm never satisfied with my performance. I want to keep pushing myself. The great thing about being an actor is you're always learning. That's what excites me about the job and what continues to drive me.

I mean, it was different. Me being from Miami, it was definitely different, ... But, you know, I am who I am and that's all I can really say in reference to that. How people view me or feel about me, I have no control of any of those things, so I tend not to worry about them.

Kristen Stewart

I mean, I love L.A. - I love living here. But I wish that we could make things without the need to hit a home run every single time. It's a unique thing to Hollywood that if you don't do that every time, then you're considered a failure. But it's like, 'Well, are you making movies to be successful? Or are you making movies to learn something?'

Barbara Bush

I know we did the right thing for security and for the country, ... I am convinced that out of the recent investigations will come a better system.

John Beilein

I know very little about Southern Illinois, but I'll know a lot in the next couple days. The Missouri Valley Conference has strong teams in the tournament every year.

I know we're better than what we've shown. We haven't hit our stride. It's all about confidence for us right now.

Chris Hernandez

I know their conference has been regarded nationally as very good. Their league has gotten a lot of publicity and respect, so you know they are going to be a good team.

I know that your reporter may have confirmed it to you. But that's what your correspondents have been doing for the last few days, repeating and confirming lies,