Famous Quotes & Sayings

We just feel that it is a kennel. Contrary to what she believes, she is operating a kennel.

Rebecca MacKinnon

Twitter is growing up, expanding into other countries, and recognizing that the Internet is contrary to what people hoped; the government does reach into the Internet.

Alan Page

To invalidate the Sentencing Guidelines system would also be contrary to the express sentencing policy of this state of maintaining uniformity, proportionality, and predictability in sentencing,

What happened last night was just pure lawlessness. It was contrary to what I think should take place.

The security services should not be obstructing the work of the independent and opposition media in this fashion, as it is contrary to the pledges which the government gave in its recent road map to democracy.

The secretary-general also welcomes the prime minister's statement that such practices are completely contrary to Iraqi government policy.

This is utter nonsense, entirely unrealistic and contrary to the lessons of recent history.

This law sends a message contrary to the aloha spirit.

Any suggestion to the contrary ... is outrageous and wrong.

Stephen Harper

I am waiting to hear somebody in the Prime Minister's Office put out some information that is contrary to what we're reading in the papers now,

Bill Thomas

Contrary to what you might read on the editorial pages, this is not new tax relief for the so-called wealthy, ... Rather, it is largely an extension of current law.

Contrary to what the fans may think, you don't just show up, wear a striped shirt and a whistle on Friday night.

Contrary to what people might expect, the desire to immigrate is not restricted to the poor.

Contrary to what everyone thinks, in my family, we didn't talk about politics at home.

Suzanne Somers

Contrary to what everyone thinks, I am not a fanatic. I do work out when I'm not on the road, three times a week for 40 minutes.

Contrary to the unsophisticated suggestions of melodrama, to rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as of the firm seat

Contrary to the misleading propaganda many of you have received over the past years, credible and reliable research show vouchers and tuition tax credit programs do nothing to improve public school performance overall, and in fact, often result in a decline in school and student performance.

contrary to the laws and within the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation.

James Gandolfini

Contrary to his fictional role, Robert has consistently impressed me with his respect for others, ... Even if the press reports are accurate, it would be unfortunate if what is at most a momentary lapse in judgment results in a criminal record that could harm Robert's reputation and his opportunity to make a future for himself.

Contrary to common assumption, many of the wealthiest Americans aren't worried about the weakening economy at all. They are actually excited about it.

It was a regrettable incident and is contrary to any of our established procedures at H&R Block. Confidentiality of customer information is our No. 1 priority.

Investors were relieved that contrary to expectations, Labor Day ended without any violence.

In the short term, there may be people who think that pushing democracy is contrary to our interests.

Samuel Coleridge

The Language of the Dream/Night is contrary to that of Waking/Day. It is a language of Images and Sensations, the various dialects of which are far less different from each other, than the various Day-Languages of Nations.

Robert Harris

There are some statements to the contrary as to who was actually shooting.

Peter Fader

Putting the stuff where people are more likely to go is the big payoff. It runs contrary to what marketing managers do for a living but it is good for their shareholders.

Real excellence and humility are not incompatible one with the other, on the contrary they are twin sisters.

Ralph Lauren

All the kinds of things ... contrary to what the look is. I could do a high heel with a jumpsuit, or I might do a gown with a desert boot. So it's, again, the contradiction.

Ralph Lauren

All the kinds of things ... contrary to what the look is, ... I could do a high heel with a jumpsuit, or I might do a gown with a desert boot. So it's, again, the contradiction.

Marianne Williamson

The entire political system is contrary to everything a feminine heart stands for. It lacks inclusion. It lacks tenderness toward children. It lacks honor for relationships. It lacks reverence for the earth. It lacks love. And without those things, the feminine psyche disconnects.

Isaac Newton

The motions of the comets are exceedingly regular, and they observe the same laws as the motions of the planets, but they differ from the motions of vortices in every particular and are often contrary to them.

Julian Fellowes

I can be as contrary as I choose.