Famous Quotes & Sayings

Tom Izzo

I think that will be one of the keys to the season, will we survive if we lose two games, three games, maybe even five? ... The problem nowadays with the Internet and talk radio -- all of a sudden everyone's getting down on you, and your confidence can go down.

It is just too soon to be sure that the second-quarter slowdown will be sustained, ... The level of consumer confidence is still consistent with 5 percent spending growth.

John Lackey

It is nice for them to show the confidence in me. It's nice the organization feels confident in me to sign me to a long-term deal.

It is inappropriate to discuss rumors and speculation about our business. As it relates to the Partner Brands, we have confidence in them and are always looking for ways to maximize their potential.

I think we're in a really good spot right now. We've gained a lot of confidence and rhythm in the last two and a half weeks, which is great at this point in the season.

Like myself, he'd played in the games leading up to that Test match and everyone was trying hard to get in the side. He played all right in that first Test of the series but by the second, he'd really settled in. It was just a learning curve for him. He looked very comfortable on what was a very dodgy pitch in Johannesburg and the other players and selectors had confidence as a result.

Last year, I know they didn't have a whole lot of confidence in me, regardless of what they'll say. I'm just trying to show them I can play.

I was worried about putting an unproven goal keeper back there in district. But with each game her confidence keeps growing.

Marlies Schild

I was a little uncertain before the race, but now the confidence is back.

Stephen Jackson

I was 0-for-infinity. I just wanted to make a shot. We knew they'd switch. I went backdoor and got to the basket. My teammates showed confidence in me to give me the ball. It seemed like I hadn't made a shot all game.

James Joyce

I want to work with the top people, because only they have the courage and the confidence and the risk-seeking profile that you need.

Andrew Wilson

I was just trying to go out there and provide that spark. That's what I worked on all summer. It's a deal where I'm feeling more confident. I've always been known as a defensive player, but I think I'm showing I can give the team confidence with my shooting.

Kristi Toliver

I was just in the zone. I was trying not to force anything, and my teammates had confidence in me, which helped a lot.

E. B. White

I was just waiting on this point to come so I can show what I can do. My confidence is back up and I'm ready to go. I'm ready.

I was just trying to throw strikes. I was trying to hit my spots as good as I could. I pitched with more confidence today.

Dennis Franchione

I think they have a lot of confidence in the history of this program.

Jonathan Cheechoo

I think they've shown a lot of confidence in me and I'm confident in the team. It's pretty exciting. When they went out and got Joe Thornton, it showed they wanted to win.

Right now, she has a lot of confidence on the mound. You don't know what you're going to get from her.

Riley has the poise, the confidence, and the maturity of somebody much older than she is. She loves the dogs she shows and they respond to her completely.

Leander Paes

Rohan is a great player but he needs to have more confidence and that will come as the time passes by but as of now we are just concentrating for the doubles rubber and hope to perform well there.

Rob is our No. 1, but we have great confidence in either one of them.

Renewed confidence will encourage more investment inflows. That is possible as long as the reform effort is sustained.

Porter Goss

represents a grant of trust and an expression of confidence in the CIA.

Really, (the huddle) doesn't change. Not with us. Guys know we can get the job done. We don't ever get tight in there. That's probably because of the personalities in there. Regardless of what's going on, we have the confidence that we can get it done no matter what the circumstances.

Recent labor statistics were already a concern, and another down-leg in consumer confidence seems likely.

Our last three games with Hyde have been like this. So this was nothing new. I think we are playing with confidence now.

John Roberts

I am honoured and humbled by the confidence the president has shown in me.

John Roberts

I am honored and humbled by the confidence that the president has shown in me,

John Roberts

I am honored and humbled by the confidence that the president had shown in me,

Richard Gasquet

I am getting more confidence on grass and I know now that I can play serve and volley,

I am very disappointed that this happened, but I have full confidence that my teammates will play well while I'm out, ... I look forward to getting back as soon as possible.

E. B. White

I - and I think many other observers - thought Ichiro would be the one to say no and Hideki would say yes. I think he's grateful to (George) Steinbrenner for the new contract and the confidence in him. He feels more of an obligation to Steinbrenner than he does to Japan. It's not about the money, it's about the vote of confidence. I think he thought it would be rude to leave the team in spring training. If he hadn't just signed the contract, maybe he would have gone.

Willie Randolph

Carlos knows how good he is. And that kind of inner confidence is huge in making it here.