Famous Quotes & Sayings

John Jay

I've seen since Pac-10 started a greater focus in practice toward the game plan, the scouting report. He's absorbing more. The more anybody invests into something with a commitment; you don't accept failure as easy. You are better prepared to sustain effort and focus. It sure helps us when he plays like that. He's more difficult to deal with.

Danny Blind

I've spoken with Klaas-Jan about this and I've told him this will not be a usual thing. He accepts it because it's good for the team.

Jeb Bush

I've raised the bar probably maybe too high, ... We did not meet those expectations and I accept responsibility for that. Today's going to be better. Tomorrow's going to be better than today.

Maggie Cheung

I've played a ghost, cat, snake. I've been funny, sad. I've been filmed flying on screen. So why not spend time on something else? I don't need to accept everything I'm offered.

It would be nice to get a rhythm and a groove going, but mother nature is going to do what mother nature is going to do. It's just something you have to accept this time of year.

It would be a shame not to have an aircraft carrier because we know the public looks forward to seeing them come and the sailors being able to enjoy the sights of Broward County. It's been an honor for us because we've been the only non-naval port south of Norfolk to be able to accept an aircraft carrier.

James L. Buckley

It would seem, therefore, that this constitutional safeguard may no longer serve its original purpose, especially when, as we learned last year, some acts of perjury may now be acceptable - in this world, at least, if not the next.

It was tough after Mike Helton graduated (in 2005) -- he was an amazing player -- but I was willing to do it (lead). Coach Harper told me before the season, 'We live or die by you,' and I accepted the role and told him I would work for him. It's not as hard as people think. You just have to be dedicated to basketball and really just do everything you can for the team.

It was very clear to us that ... this year's annual meeting had a new, more sober tone. In the past, (Wal-Mart management) was willing to accept their shortcomings, though some might say it was closer to false modesty. This year, it was very clear that management realizes they have a lot of work to do and are deep into the transition.

Charles Thompson

It was a long time in coming. We worked it out so that Walter accepts responsibility for most everything that happened inside the tavern.

It was a long shot. I know my time's up. I've accepted it. People ask me if I'm all right with it. Am I supposed to get ticked off? I had really strong feelings on the day that we were eliminated. I knew it then. That's what I was feeling like I was.

John Breaux

It was acceptable because we never had problems with that arrangement. After September 11 everything has dramatically changed.

It was a huge play for me because I really owe a lot to the team by accepting me coming straight from junior college and just looking at me as a leader.

Mike Williams

These comments were blown off. Board members wanted to accept what was being told to us by the Board attorney and KPMG. Their ears simply were closed to any other information that was being provided.

Mike Williams

These comments were blown off, ... Board members wanted to accept what was being told to us by the Board attorney and KPMG. Their ears simply were closed to any other information that was being provided.

Robert Greenblatt

These characters are becoming more accepted once audiences see that they live, love, yearn, get hurt, struggle with family and love and their work in the same ways as everyone else.

These situations demand immediate action. Customers can't wait and accept promises that things will be sorted out in days or weeks or months.

The shock is over with. Now we have to come back and create something that is compatible and acceptable to everybody. If we don't do what is right for the citizens and compromise, shame on us.

These young women are living the things we've taught them, ... It's been our goal to elevate the program and we're getting there. We certainly accept the challenges that come with the territory.

The stock is up slightly today as the uncertainty of strike is lifted from the company. United really had no choice but to accept the PEB findings. They couldn't survive a month with a strike. But guaranteeing 37 percent wage hikes is only going to weaken a company that is already weak.

Matt Ridley

I sense very little appetite for green efforts to persuade people to accept a frozen or declining standard of living for the sake of the environment. Recessions remind us that economic retreat or stagnation is painful, whatever the goal.

Michael Strahan

Is it possible to respect someone and hate their guts? ... It is? Then, we've accepted it.

Larry Sabato

I sincerely believe he did try to talk Card out of it, he didn't want to accept this ... and I was told that by somebody who has some knowledge of it.

Lyndon Johnson

I shall not seek and I will not accept the nomination of my party for another term as your president,

Lang Lang

I shall make classical music to be enjoyed and accepted by more people. I'll also play more Chinese songs on my albums.

Rob Kardashian

I've been surrounded by women my whole life, so obviously I love fashion... But I'd like to do my own thing and focus on what I love. If people accept it, they accept it. If they don't, they don't.

Wayne LaPierre

I've come to believe he (Clinton) needs a certain level of violence in this country. He is willing to accept a certain level of killing to further his political agenda. The vice president, too. How else can you explain this dishonesty we get out of the administration?

I've been coaching a long time and this might be my most satisfying year. With all that the girls went through, they've never accepted less and given less than their best.

Kylie Jenner

I've been bullied my whole life, whether it was about my peers or comments on Instagram or Twitter, whatever. And I never talked about my story, really. I feel like I've kind of accepted it because I realized that just comes with the territory.

Jay Bilas

I understand their reticence. That's a serious issue, but if they vetted it and felt he was an acceptable choice, I have no problem with that. Forgiveness is a personal issue.

Walter Mondale

I understand that by a close vote, you have nominated me to run for the U.S. Senate, and I want you to know I gladly accept the nomination,

Bob DuPuy

I urge the City to accept this compromise. We all have worked long and hard and it's time to give the Nationals a new stadium and a strong future by bringing this matter to a successful close.

Chris Benz

I used to sit in bed at night and flip through design-school catalogs. I found out that Parsons accepted a small number of high school juniors, so I applied my sophomore year and got in.