Famous Quotes & Sayings

A sitting member of the United States Senate had the power to foreclose on the home of the head of the largest public workers union in the state. That is one of the largest conflicts of interest that we've ever heard of.

A spark could lead to an unintended conflict.

always very professional. ... If we thought there was any kind of a conflict she would recuse herself. She's not doing anything but her job.

A man's own self is his friend. A man's own self is his foe.

Herbie Hancock

Americans are taught that white people did everything, but that is changing. American history and our dealings with other cultures are a constant conflict of understanding.

This is a tough situation. If I were Scott, I would have acknowledged that potential to start with. Whether it really is a conflict or not, I have to leave that up to him.

This is not a conflict, and it's unfortunate he gets drawn into it.

This isn't a magic bullet. It's not usually a lot of fun to do, because you're usually involved with people you may have had conflicts with and that you may not like.

There will be no truth about the Middle East conflict in this court.

Mahmoud Abbas

There will be no military solution to this conflict,

There isn't necessarily anything wrong with a compensation consultant performing multiple roles, but there's definitely a potential for conflict.

Michael Klare

There really isn't enough water to go around, so there's a high risk of conflict in these countries over who will control these crucial sources of water.

There's a lot of conflict down there, and it's spilled over in the legislative realm, the judicial realm and the media.

This is the height of a conflict, if ever there were one, ... There is a need for this matter to be looked at by higher authorities. And it's further evidence that there needs to be a cleanup of all the corrupt mess in the borough of Brooklyn.

This move by U.S.-led forces shows war is only hours away and is removing more of the uncertainty over the timing of conflict from the markets.

Francois Hollande

This means that he is opening a conflict ... so Jacques Chirac (must) step in.

Ethel Merman

When you are in deep conflict about something, sometimes the most trivial thing can tip the scales.

Christopher Hitchens

Where would you like to live? In a state of conflict or a conflicted state?

I don't think that's good enough. People don't poke around in the latest issue looking for conflict-of-interest statements.

I am worried about Iran's current policy, ... The overarching goal must be that we can solve this very difficult, worrying conflict peacefully.

Fashion has always been in conflict with convention. Style involves some knowledge of both. But you can pretty much forget these seasonal injunctions.

Between conflict and cooperation, I'm in favor of cooperation. But I would also say that conflict at times can be creative.

Clarissa Ward

Even though I don't have a lot of spare time, what I do have I'm very protective of, and so I make sure to have a normal life and to remember that, while it's important to keep in mind these conflicts are ongoing, it's also important to enjoy simple pleasures, too.

Every team has a doctor. But when players get injured, they don't go see the team doctor. There is a conflict of interest because the doctor is paid by the team.

Madeleine Albright

Maybe if everybody in leadership was a woman, you might not get into the conflicts in the first place. But if you watch the women who have made it to the top, they haven't exactly been non-aggressive - including me.

Tim Russert

to suggest that we need several hundred thousand troops there after military operations cease, after the conflict ends, I don't think is accurate. I think that's an overstatement.

This timber project directly conflicts with the purpose of National Monument status. Judge Breyers decision helps ensure that the Giant Sequoia Monument will be protected and can continue to inspire visitors for generations to come.

Stephen Kinzer

Washington sees the various local and national conflicts in the Middle East as part of a battle for regional hegemony between the U.S. and Iran.

Alija Izetbegovic

The time of confrontation and conflicts should be replaced with a time of construction and prosperity.

Bruce Babbitt

I'm going to go out and get everybody together and say I think we ought to protect this for generations to come. Now, let's get down to work and walk the land and talk about the conflicts and get everybody involved.

Finley Dunne

Don't jump on a man unless he is down.

Ira Sachs

I have been very influenced by the director Maurice Pialat, who I continue to be in conversation and conflict with and get inspiration from.

There are serious conflicts in the lower courts.