Famous Quotes & Sayings

None of this was ever put before parliament or the British people in March 2003 when military action commenced.

Jack Straw

No one is talking about invading Iran or taking military action against Iran.

Benjamin Franklin

None preaches better than the ant, and she says nothing

No one becomes a Karma-yogi who has not renounced the selfish motive behind an action.

Only actions will dispel critics who believe I have a political agenda, which I do not have. I want to define my tenure in as open a way as I can.

Only actions performed with perseverance can ensure success.

Only actions give life its strength, as only moderation gives it its charm

Lane Garrison

One of the things about jail that's weird is that you're sent to a place where you're supposed to sit there and think about your actions and their consequences and why you're there. And I think now, it turns more into - the minute you go there, it's just survival.

Kara Swisher

Here's the thing: I fell impossibly in love with the Internet from the minute I saw it in action in the early 1990s. From that moment on, I have studied it, analyzed it, reported on it, and, mostly, have not been without it as a part of my daily life since.

We are honored to have Ford Dealers help us to create a call to action to Georgians during the Tour, which is to win the race to defeat cancer.

Jean Paul

Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.

Jane Austen

I have not wanted syllables where actions have spoken so plainly.

Paul Allen

What we're doing here in very broad terms is outlining the actions we're going to take. It's premature for us to try to comment further at this point.

Jack Straw

What we need is action. The problem for the European Union is that we can only go at the pace of the slowest. Therefore, there is a special responsibility on the countries which have failed so far implementing measures to get moving,

There is a slight chance the Federal Reserve Board will raise rates when it meets later this month, but with the current labor market and slowing consumer spending, it is more likely that it will take no action until August at the earliest. As a result, short-term interest rates, such as the one-year adjustable-rate mortgage, drifted further down this week.

Elaine Chao

There are more class-action complaints against companies over overtime pay than there are about harassment,

There are some opportunists who are inappropriately filing class-action suits.

The only question is whether the judge may allow the case to drag out a bit further or whether he's going to force some action this spring.

We deem this action representative of a market that has lost the flurry of last week's panic buying and instead is rethinking its view as to the near-term motivation of the Fed and the impact of Katrina.

I believe there are similar class action rulings for settling purposes, but I agree that this seems to be the first ruling regarding New Jersey's CFA anywhere for a litigation class.

Todd McFarlane

I believe the nature of the Hanna-Barbera brand will allow us to bring to life a wonderful new world of action figures, which will be embraced by collectors and fans alike. We will be utilizing the full range of McFarlane talent for this collection and applying our characteristic style and finesse to the timeless Hanna-Barbera characters.

Gordon Brown

I believe the monetary authorities have sought to take action to head off the possibility of higher inflation over the course of the next two years.

I believe that the best kind of diplomatic action is when we can combine it, in this kind of a situation, with the potential of the use of force,

Jim Gibbons

I believe that suspending Nevada's fuel tax is worth considering, which is why I am looking into similar action today at the federal level,

I believe that's one of the finest action regurgitation scenes in the history of literature, ... I'd put it right up there.

Rick Carlisle

I believe the 3-point shot is going to be a part of our attack, ... We like to get 3s off penetration and inside-out action when we can.

Richard Holbrooke

I am satisfied that every one of the worst-case scenarios was wrong. Total NATO deaths from hostile action in Bosnia since Dayton have been zero.

Kofi Annan

I am thankful that the resolution passed tonight, ... I hope we will move ahead with urgent and determined action to help the Liberian people.

Martha Stewart

I am taking this action today because it is in the best interests of MSO and because I think it's the right thing to do,

I am sure the U.N. police will conduct a thorough investigation and take appropriate action.

Judd Gregg

I am very concerned over the continued developments in this story, and the tremendous error in judgment Ray Burton has shown in this regard. In light of these circumstances, the appropriate course of action would be for Ray to resign.

I am very concerned about the actions of USDA to close beef processing plants in Montana. The timing of this action is disturbing. We hope USDA is not taking this action in retribution for MCA, R-CALF USA and Governor Schweitzer's recent actions to protect the Montana cow herd from Canadian bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). Governor Schweitzer purchased a 4-H pig during the Lewis and Clark County Fair, and that carcass is hanging at the Butte plant targeted for closure by USDA.

Devon Bostick

I am used to doing dramatic work, but its fun to grab a gun, and go running around, getting beat-up. Its fun to do the action stuff, because it is really physical. There is nothing like getting into a character by getting beaten up physically.