Famous Quotes & Sayings

But when you think about it, the Nikkei remains above 16,000 and, level-wise, the 1.4 percent region (for 10-year bonds) is too low, so we're not likely to see too much more buying from this point on.

Bob Dole

But I do understand that the purpose of a reporter's privilege is not to somehow elevate journalists above other segments of society. Instead, it is designed to help guarantee that the public continues to be well-informed.

Andy Cole

But I'm a professional footballer above all else and I want to finish my career on a high with another big club. Opportunities like this don't come along very often and, after giving it serious thought over whether I should make the move or not, I decided it was a challenge I wanted to take.

But I behold a fearful sign,To which the white men's eyes are blind;Their race may vanish hence, like mine,And leave no trace behind,Save ruins o'er the region spread,And the white stones above the dead.

But I behold a fearful sign, To which the white men's eyes are blind; Their race may vanish hence, like mine, And leave no trace behind, Save ruins o'er the region spread, And the white stones above the dead.

I never saw more trouble catching fly balls. First we had some issues with it, then they had issues with it in the eighth inning. It appeared the wind wasn't blowing all that hard, but it must have got above the grandstand and created more issues.

I'm very protective about what we have here because we don't have the pure talent to play above any lack of cohesiveness. We're nothing if they're not a group of guys that basically come and grind it out every day and bring an all-out effort every day.

I'm very, very excited about how the county has dealt with this process from the beginning. It's been very open, it's been very above board at each step and because of that the public is going to get a sports and entertainment venue that they are going to be proud of for the next 20 to 25 years.

I'm the leader of this team, but there's nobody above anybody else on this team. I'm proud, because they knew who their captain was. I was injured for half of this season, but I tied my shoes and stepped on that court to win every game. I wanted this so bad.

I'm hoping it doesn't get above our window; then we'll really have serious problems with that.

Mary Doria Russell

I live and die with the Indians. The first game I attended back in the mid-'90s was almost a religious experience. We were down by six and won by two, and it was glorious. The stadium is so beautiful, and the way it frames the city when you're sitting high above the second base line is spectacular.

Grant Hill

I'll be all right, ... I got bumped in the quadriceps right above the knee.

Gordon Brown

I'm committed to putting a new system in place because people must know decisions are made that are above board and seen to be above board.

If there is one thing I long for above all else, it is that the years to come may see Christianity in this country able again to capture the imagination of our culture, to draw the strongest energies of our thinking and feeling.

If there are any signs that the economy will grow at or above trend, then the MPC will be even more reluctant to cut interest rates again.

If the number is 50,000 above or below, that's a variation where you'll see a reaction. If it's below, then people will right away start talking about what the revision will be next month.

If prices remain above US$60, it will be tough for OPEC to justify a production cut.

If prices remain above 60 dollars, it will be tough for OPEC to justify a production cut.

If prices in the market stay above $28 day after day, production will rise by 500,000 barrels per day,

If prices -- adjusted for inflation -- were to go above those of the 1970s oil crisis, then China would face a trade off. It either lets its refiners go bankrupt or it sacrifices its inflation target,

Jamie McMurray

If people above me get things worked out, and it happens, I would rather be at Roush Racing next year because that's where my future is, ... And it's getting kind of tough to stay with a team you know you're not going to be with the following year. You still get in and drive your guts out and give 100 percent, but if I had my choice, I'd rather be at Roush next year.

If people were not asking these questions, we'd be in worse shape. It's all out in the open now. I think we'll have a situation in the future where the dean will stay above the fray.

Jonathan Stroud

I had a big fight in my first week in secondary school. There was a kid in the year above who was nasty to me, and we ended up having a scrap. I can remember thinking that there was going to be some serious bloodshed if we didn't stop, so I made a decision to walk away. It was a difficult thing to do, but the most sensible.

I love that stuff. To come to this country and get to where he's at, rise above fantastic pressures, you've got to have a lot of smarts, a lot of force . . . I just love that kind of story.

Daniel Snyder

I look at each day as a chance to move one notch above yesterday - whether it's in service quality, delivery, speed, or any other aspect of the business.

I know it is very hard to rise above the influences of party prejudice. Often, it almost drowns the sentiment of patriotism. Party rancor and party hatred are the last serpents which the genius of patriotism can crush.

William Shakespeare

I know myself now; and I feel within me A peace above all earthly dignities, A still and quiet conscience

Robert Grant

In this country, in this democracy, no one is above the law.

Hidden down in every person is the Divine -- Real faith, dreams and visions. Lift your thoughts above the commonplace and live in the Presence of the Best. Spiritual investments are repaid a thousand fold.

He stepped outside the law and killed someone. We have evidence he purposely tried to contact this lady through third party. Time and again, he's violated the terms and conditions of his bail. He thinks he's above the law. He's a threat to this community." ()

Dwane Casey

Howard is going to be a great player in this league. Kevin already is a great player. Kevin knows all the tricks of the trade. Dwight will someday be there, but Kevin is still above him.

Jesse Jackson

Hovering above us is a certain degree of sadness. There's been another murder at the hands of officers of the state. And what do we want? We want the truth to be told. We want justice served, and the laws to be adhered to.

Housing starts across Canada have now been above the 200,000 level for 29 consecutive months.