Famous Quotes & Sayings

Toks Olagundoye

Other people do better going on to grad school and others yet are naturally inclined and do just fine without any formal training at all. Everyone is different. The only things I think are imperative are focus, determination and hard work.

Todd Rundgren

Sometimes you're a psychiatrist and sometimes you're a group therapist. The dynamics in between people and the misgivings sometimes that artists have when they get into the studio because they're under a different level of scrutiny. A lot of them can be insecure about it. My job is not simply to make musical determinations but sometimes to just keep people from flipping out during the process.

Sojourner Truth

Life is a hard battle anyway. If we laugh and sing a little as we fight the good fight of freedom, it makes it all go easier. I will not allow my life's light to be determined by the darkness around me.

Joe Morton

When I started off many years ago, I made a determination that there were certain roles I didn't want to play.

I don't think they think of themselves as freshmen. They're determined to hold up their end of the bargain, and so far they've done that.

He's never missed a beat, and he's done a terrific job since. ...Just a great guy: tough, gritty, determined to get things done.

How he plays is going to determine how far we go, absolutely.

How long he takes and how good a job he does determines the profitability of his company. I have three years of graduate study in mathematics at MIT, and I couldn't do that job.

How many big plays can you look at? - A fake punt, 97-yard run and an interception for a touchdown. Three snaps determined the outcome of the game.

How well we wrestle (today) will determine how well we wrestle at the national tournament. We want to get to the nationals any way we can.

How these next several months play out will determine whether or not these institutions make it or not. The most sensitive question is whether or not they can keep their students, because these institutions are so tuition-driven.

Mitch Kupchak

How teams are going to use that league will not be determined this year.

Jerry Bailey

He's immensely talented, but I haven't even thought about that, ... I'm not going to let one horse here or there determine that. I'm just going to get through the Breeders' Cup, and in November, I'll sit down and think about it.

I'm sure they'll be determined to get a win. But we are, too. This is a big game for us, too.

In Illinois, more than any other state, where you live determines what type of education you can get.

I know that was in the back of these kids' minds. We talked about it when we went out tonight and reinforced it at halftime. We remembered the feeling of losing last year and we didn't want to have that same feeling when we left this place tonight. They were very determined and set their mind to it.

Tyrus Thomas

I knew this was a tough place to play with 18,000 screaming fans, but we were determined to start the new season undefeated. We were relentless.

I knew him before all this, and he had the sweetest spirit. It's a determined spirit he's a fighter.

If the rate increases do stall out at 5 percent, I think there's still tremendous upside room for this group of stocks. Rates will be a very key metric that's going to determine whether these stocks make new highs or pull-back.

Brady Anderson

If there's anything I'm proud about from that season, it was not being deterred by appendicitis and a torn quad.

If principles don't determine what you are going to pass or do, then power will.

John Rowland

If you feel your school is failing you, the question is why. Is it a lack of parental involvement, large classes, school violence, poor learning environment? Are there any standards to determine where problems are? Are there tutoring or mentoring programs? If the school is still failing after 3 years then what are your options?

I'm reaping the rewards now and enjoying every minute of it - even when I'm on the floor waiting to be carted off for more stitches. I wouldn't swap it for anything, and, whether this proves to be my last season at this level or not, I'm determined to make the most of it.

I'm quite a determined person. I would have got round even if it was on my knees.

Santonio Holmes

I'm just focused on the team and focused on this being my 'money' year. This is the year that determines whether I go to the NFL (in 2006).

Sam Brownback

I have not determined ... at this point, how I would vote,

Brian Sabean

It'll be up to him to determine how he feels and how much he wants to do.

Jay Brown

It just speaks volumes for people that have a determination to make things happen.

It's hard in this setting to truly determine a winner, but it allows us to solve the impasse in the negotiations in a timely manner so we can focus on what's most important, which is getting ready for the season.

It seems grossly inappropriate that Saunders would determine punishment for the others when he shares responsibility for the debacle.

It was not easy, but because of (my determination), I can tell you today I am living my dream.

It was determined it was within the boundaries, ... We didn't think we needed to go through the process again. We felt like it had been laid to rest at that time.

It was determination and a lot of focus. We just learned from those mistakes of the past, where we let some of them slip away.