Famous Quotes & Sayings

O. Henry

(Selig) may have, in fact, saved the industry from itself by acting to limit debt.

Goran Persson

So far we have seen too little action to be sure about the character of the (negotiating) partner we have in North Korea,

Judd Gregg

So far, to be honest, there is not a working majority in the Congress to do any aggressive activity in the area of spending restraint, especially on this,

So far the literature has focused on verifiable external stressors with less emphasis on how they are experienced by the individual, ... The same external stressor may result in different levels of stress in different people. A measure of self-reported stress therefore provides a better measure of the actual level of stress experienced by the individual.

Ben Bernanke

So far, the actual actions taken have been relatively modest, but there is some hope, I think, that, going forward, these actions will advance further and we will see more progress in the current account.

Bill Gates

Software is the place where the action is . . . it is an area that will continue to generate jobs. This is the golden age of software.

So from the Chinese perspective, those people who want to be foreigners should not be given an equal chance to make money here, just to conduct subversive activities in Taiwan.

George Takei

So I've been a political activist all my life and I think in a large measure it's because of the internment that we experienced 50 years ago.

So it's a very seasonal activity - and it would be hard for most people to make their income purely on that.

Helen Keller

So long as I confine my activities to social services and the blind, the newspapers compliment me extravagantly, calling me an 'arch-priest of the sightless' and 'wonder woman'. But when I discuss poverty and the industrial system under which we live that is a different matter.

Mike is a doer. When he leads, he leads with action vice being vocal about it.

Mobile computing is an important part of Eclipse's future and supports our goal of delivering a universal tools platform. We are pleased to have an industry leader like Nokia on board as a Strategic Developer and actively leading key new projects focused on J2ME and mobility.

Minority investors, which would be all American investors, just don't have any leverage to enforce management to act in the best interest of shareholders.

Millie desperately wants to be president but never wins the election. Ginger Breadhouse who is Miss Perfect beats her out every time, ... On the outside Millie acts very secure, but on the inside she is a mess - she has an alcohol problem and cant understand why they wont allow alcohol on the (library) premises.

John Novak

Miller isn't afraid to make tough decisions. You will see some action here in the next couple of months. This is measured in months, not years at this point.

Jeb Bush

Military force is always this nation's last option, ... Yet if force becomes necessary to disarm Iraq and enforce the will of the United Nations, if force becomes necessary to secure our country and to keep the peace, America will act deliberately, America will act decisively, and America will act victoriously with the world's greatest military.

Kate Winslet

Mildred Pierce was capable of great acts of love as a mother.

Mine showed a great deal of bone loss. I was really surprised. I'm very active physically. I'm a dancer for 51 years. I swim. I'm a vegetarian. I really lead a life that you would never expect that I would have this condition, even though my mother and my grandmother experienced it,

Richard Blumenthal

mindful of the fact that a lot of consumers have been harmed and we want to assure them that we're acting properly.

Mr. Kennedy was out of control and acting out of desperation. He owed money and was fearful.

Scott Reid

Mr. Harper begins his campaign with an unequivocal statement that, if elected prime minister, he would act swiftly to roll back charter rights.

Mr. Tsurumi never acted like a teacher, but only asked us, 'Isn't it interesting?' when he found something unique.

Mrs. Reagan remains at his side and is actively participating in his physical therapy sessions. She is encouraged by his progress, but has been advised by the doctors to remain cautious in her optimism.

Mr. Simmons is being treated just like any other citizen. His action for which he admitted his guilt created a substantial risk to others, and with his subsequent action he continues to endanger the public.

Gray Davis

Mr. Schwarzenegger should be ashamed of himself, ... He supported 187, and he has said that one of his first acts as governor, which he will not get a chance to do, would be to repeal the legislation I just signed granting drivers licenses to hard-working immigrants that pay taxes in our society. So that is not the way to recognize the contribution immigrants are making to our society.

Mrs. Burton, Kate's mother, has been active in the inter-faith movement in the UK and Europe for many years.

Mr. Roberts's actions cast doubt on his support of the American family.

Ariel Sharon

Mr. Prime Minister, I ask you to not let this infuriating act detract from efforts to bring about a peaceful solution to the Middle East conflict,

Mr. Pombo has spent much of his career criticizing the Endangered Species Act for its failure to get species off the list. Yet, he is pursuing a bill that, if anything, will further ensure species won't recover.

Richard Page

Much of the news we read is bleak...but your action embodied the spirit of the Olympics.

MSHA vigorously investigates all acts of unlawful conduct that threaten miners' safety and refers those cases involving criminal conduct to the United States Attorney's Office for prosecution.

MSHA took strong enforcement action by levying the highest fines possible, and we're disappointed with the decision and are reviewing our options.

Kevin Madden

Mr. DeLay explained to officials what he has always said publicly: His role with respect to TRMPAC was limited to serving on the political action committee's advisory board along with other elected Texas officials and to appearing at fundraising events.