Famous Quotes & Sayings

Michael Jordan

I never looked at the consequences of missing a big shot . . . when you think about the consequences you always think of a negative result.

It was a mistake to move into these. It's a mistake to move out of them until we know what the financial consequences are for the state of Iowa. We have some exposure here and folks are kind of ignoring that issue. Do we get out of them? You bet. But we get out of it with knowledge as to what our responsibilities and liabilities are.

It's about understanding the patient's preferences and respecting them, ... ... If we do it wrong over the next four years, we'll live with the consequences for the next 30 years.

Warren Spector

It's about players making choices as they play, and then dealing with the consequences of those choices. It's about you telling your story, not me telling mine. It's about you.

It's good to see the increase, but more needs to be done. The diminution of workers' rights, and the decline of their wage and living standards, has great consequences for everyone.

Boris Yeltsin

in order to minimize the negative consequences for Russia.

Jessica Valenti

In 'The Purity Myth,' I not only discuss what the purity myth is and reveal its consequences for women, but also outline a new way for us to think about young women as moral actors, one that doesn't include their bodies.

Leonard Mlodinow

In physics, all can you do is predict the consequences of physical laws.

Robert Ingersoll

In nature there are neither rewards nor punishments; there are only consequences.

But if we fail, the consequences for societies, economies and global public health could be immeasurable.

Lawrence Bossidy

I don't think it has any long-term consequences. I think it will be decided on a case-by-case basis.

We share this goal of making sure that individuals receive value for their premiums, on the other hand, we're looking to see the impact of potentially unintended consequences of affordability and access.

To a considerable degree, all minority groups suffer from the same state of marginality with its haunting consequences of insecurity, conflict, and irritation.

Ben Shapiro

There are times that everyone hates his or her job. Were they freed from the economic consequences of having these jobs, they'd drop out of the workforce. There are only two problems with this strategy: First, someone has to pay for it; second, it is not the recipe for human fulfillment.

This could be a time when they really would think about quitting smoking because they see the consequences in real life.

Jacques Chirac

This dreadful catastrophe plunges all of France into mourning, ... all the consequences can be drawn.

This is a necessary consequence of maintaining the system.

When you intentionally cross the red light, then you will consciously deal with the consequences.

Schools rely on these results. It has tremendous consequences for hundreds of our schools.

Joseph Estrada

save our nation from the dire consequences of a prolonged crisis.

Prices are being pulled from pillar to post at the moment, which is all a consequence of a tight market and will continue as long as demand is so strong and supply is struggling to keep up.

Personally, I am not satisfied. I think that was a day of democracy, if you will. Personally I really don't think any punishment or consequences should have been there in the first place but like I said, this is just my personal opinion.

David Frum

The talking point was 'Let's wait for the hearings because we don't know anything,' ... Well, I knew something. It was my responsibility. This was not fun. I take no pleasure in this. The long-term consequences for me are probably not going to be favorable.

George H. W. Bush

The terrorists are testing our will and resolve in Iraq. If we fail that test the consequences for the safety and security of the American people would be enormous,

I've lived here since 1982, and when the trees start re-budding in November and the winters are lame like they have been, and each summer it seems the heat comes earlier and stays longer. ... I just think it's unfortunate we have to think extreme heat could have devastating consequences on people's health in Minnesota. But it's creeping north.

They're going to pick me up Saturday and I'm going to pick them up Sunday. I just wish it could have been handled differently, but we have to move on. I have to pay the consequences for not going to class.

Maria Cantwell

These are the terrible consequences of our overdependence on fossil fuel, ... The natural disasters of Katrina and Rita have showed us firsthand how truly vulnerable we are.

Kurt Cobain

There will be sentencing and some further consequences at that time. I think you either need a long-term drug program or a long term in county jail.

John Novak

It's an interesting and potentially far-reaching deal, but we don't know what the ultimate economic consequences will be yet. If they can convince a significant number of people to take these offers, it would be money well spent.

Philo

You're just immersed in your own narrow-minded thrill of the speed, and you just disregard all of the consequences to yourself and the innocent people on the roadways,

Damian Marley

Got to face the day no matter the consequenceWorld ain't getting better, ain't no improvementEverywhere you go that's another problem

The material is disturbing, but so are the consequences in our society. I think our job is to shine a light on it even if it's something we really wish was not going on.

John Wayne

I was sure I'd set the world on fire, and it was hard for a young feller like me to realize the truth - that I hadn't set the world on fire, and I was totally unprepared to handle the consequences if 'The Big Trail' had been a success and launched me as a star.