Famous Quotes & Sayings

Michael Fitzpatrick

Relatively moderate weather, ample supplies and an escalation in the dispute over Iran's nuclear program should make for another week of high volatility. Absent geopolitical uncertainty, prices should be moving lower.

Part of the magic of Martha's Vineyard is that we were, all of us, more free here than any place else, ... On the island, we did not worry about our personal security. We did not lock doors; we left keys under the mat in the car, slept with windows wide open, absent the need to protect person or property from outside invaders.

Our teachers really cooperate with each other, and if somebody is absent and we don't have a sub, they're great about covering for each other.

Our students, under the old policy, probably took advantage of that a little bit and believed they could be absent for any reason.

Retailers came out with pretty good reports. One would think we'll see a pretty good retail sales number, and that would give support to the market, absent much higher core inflation numbers.

I think they'll hold unless we see some surprisingly weak economic data on the jobs front, which comes out on Friday. But absent that, I think the Fed is going to be tempted, having cut rates three times, to let things sit a while.

The AMLU membership has voted to reject minor league baseball's contract offer and voted to not accept offers to minor league spring training absent improvements in the spring training working terms and conditions.

Ken Salazar

That would make me a completely absent father and that's unacceptable,

I think that Jupiter's conclusions are, absent documented evidence of this development, somewhat optimistic, ... They (consumers) do their research on the computer, then they buy in the store, but they're not going to buy more than they had planned to buy. They might buy different things from what they had planned to buy, but there are only so many dollars to go around.

It is made the duty of every Commanding Officer in the Department, to arrest and send to these Headquarters, under guard, every officer or soldier who may be found absent from his command, without the regular leave in writing, prescribed by Regulations and General Orders.

I think probably too much time has passed, absent someone actually confessing or someone that was involved bringing evidence forward.

I did not want to make a conclusion today and tell those who were absent to accept it.

Kent Conrad

I am impressed with his demeanor, his intelligence, his sense of humor, his modesty, ... Absent some bombshell, which I don't expect, I think he will be confirmed and quite handily.

Steve Alford

Guys had to play different roles. Their effort while he was absent was pretty good.

Gerhard Richter

Gray is the color... the most important of all... absent of opinion, nothing, neither/nor.

Kent Conrad

I think it is unlikely, absent some new information, some bombshell that comes up in the process, that I would support a filibuster.

I think it's a real problem not to have some geographic balance on the ticket, and I don't think that it helps their gubernatorial chances not to have a geographic balance. The last time that balance was absent was 1970, and that ticket ended in defeat.

I think it's fair to say the states would much prefer a strong federal approach ... but absent that, they have no option but to take action at the state and regional levels and to enter into litigation.

James Bailey

Here in the body pent, / Absent from Him I roam, / Yet nightly pitch my moving tent / A day's march nearer home.

Gerry Adams

The psychological mindset that is required for peacemaking is absent from Unionist thinking,

Network operators have always functioned as neutral transmitters, meaning they don't control who you call, when you call, et cetera. So until this point, consumers were led to believe that they would not monitor communication on their networks absent a warrant.

Nevada was never Carter country back in the 1970s, and I just don't think Jack Carter has much of a chance, although you never completely dismiss anyone. Absent any fiasco by Ensign, Carter is going to have a tough time.

John Donne

Sir, more than kisses, letters mingle souls; for, thus friends absent speak

Rand Paul

Some Libertarians argue that Western occupation fans the flames of radical Islam; I agree. But I don't agree that, absent Western occupation, that radical Islam 'goes quietly into that good night.'

Kate Bernheimer

There are recurring elements in popularized fairy tales, such as absent parents, some sort of struggle, a transformation, and a marriage. If you look at a range of stories, you find many stories about marriage, sexual initiation, abandonment. The plots often revolve around what to me seem to be elemental fears and desires.

Wolfgang Schauble

In the long term, Germany didn't need a finance minister who was absent during important negotiations in the European Council. But the chancellor strongly encouraged me to stay. And everything did work out for the best in the end.

Bob Buckhorn

People who want to express themselves need to be given an opportunity. For me, it's a very fundamental premise: you break the law, you're going to jail. Absent that, you're entitled to say whatever you want to say within reason.

Martin Kennedy

We predicted we would only find a significant percentage of clay minerals in sediments toward the end of the Precambrian, when complex life arose, while earlier sediments would have less clay content. This test is easier than it sounds. Because clay minerals make up the bulk of sediment deposited today, we are saying that it should be largely absent in ancient rocks. And this is just what one finds.

Sunil Mittal

Africa is not for the weak-hearted: infrastructure issues are there. The middle class is absent in most of the countries. We have to cater to the low end of the market to grow.

Caroline Knapp

The kinds of roles dogs fill can be hard to come by in human relationships. We touch the dog or the pet at whim. There is a lack of self-consciousness and a fluidity to it that is absent from most human relationships. If someone acted that way to you, you'd feel claustrophobic pretty quickly. It's a boundary violation.

I think that most judges understand that children require physical one-on-one contact with the absent parent.

Orison Swett Marden

The man who practises unselfishness, who is genuinely interested in the welfare of others, who feels it a privilege to have the power to do a fellow-creature a kindness - even though polished manners and a gracious presence may be absent - will be an elevating influence wherever he goes.

Wall Street is not as bothered as it should be because of Buffett. He's legendary for investing in undervalued companies for the long haul. Absent Buffett and Pier 1 would be in more trouble,