Famous Quotes & Sayings

What actions have the happy soul-brides performed? They have obtained the fruit of their pre-ordained destiny. Casting His Glance of Grace, the Lord unites them with Himself.

We would take almost any reasonable action before reaching a point of having to make a decision about destroying an American plane over American air space.

What he did was defend his actions rather than quell the fears of systemic risk. I'm really surprised that he'd do more to stem fears of hedge-fund community fallout.

Bernard Williams

We must escape our illusions of correctness to understand the actions and beliefs of others.

Edith Wharton

Set wide the window. Let me drink the day.

Eddie Izzard

I'm an Action Transvestite

Short-sighted actions of this sort are clearly ineffective and serve only to complicate problems in our relations rather than trying to solve them.

Shopping action must have been heavy, as the frequency of reported sales gains jumped way up in November, to the third-highest level in all of '98.

She clearly did not know her action was wrong and that's unfortunate. We will try this again.

John Calhoun

Since the school opened up (in Sept. 2000) the grass has never had the proper time to establish itself and completely fill in. The constant beating these fields have undergone is beginning to deteriorate them badly and immediate actions need to be taken to remedy this situation.

Since the court will not take swift action to order union officials to inform union members of their rights, this informational campaign will help pick up the slack. Union officials have been fighting tooth and nail to keep teachers in the dark. They naturally fear a revolt from teachers opposing the union hierarchy's extraordinary $60 million campaign this fall.

Benjamin Disraeli

Sir, I say that justice is truth in action

Since President Bush has said that he would veto any congressional action halting this deal, it's important that we continue to exercise all of our legal rights.

Since labor action falls into the same category as 'Act of God' and 'Act of War,' the carriers have no legal obligation to do anything for the consumer,

Jonathan Adelstein

Since I arrived at the commission, we have greatly stepped up our enforcement against indecent broadcasts, ... I expect that stepped-up actions like those we take today will convince broadcasters that they cannot ignore their responsibility to serve the public interest and to avoid the broadcast of indecent material over the public airwaves.

Aaliyah

She is tough, she is independent, she is edgy, she gets involved in the action,

Most people don't know the ACLU receives taxpayer dollars when they challenge our values and heritage. The American Legion aims to make sure Americans not only learn about it, but also learn how they can take action to stop it once and for all.

Mike Wallace has been the heart and soul of this broadcast since he and Don (Hewitt) started it almost four decades ago. Millions and millions of Americans have tuned in to '60 Minutes' on Sunday nights over all those years to see him in action and to find out what questions he would be asking each week. I'm glad he'll be around to do an occasional interview. He's had such a powerful impact on all of us who work here, on how we conduct interviews and how we report stories, that there will always be a piece of Mike in everything we do.

Mike Tyson was provoked and verbally and physically attacked. His actions were justifiable.

Mike takes a lot of pride in his ball handling with the play-action. He had a chance to learn from a very good ball handler in Joe Sanford.

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

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.

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.

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

Richard Page

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

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.

Paul Tagliabue

Mr. Benson wants to return to New Orleans, but you've got to look at what the situation is, what's the best course of action in the long term. At this point, it's too early too tell.

McCain has been missing in this debate. He was missing in action when it first starting flaring at the end of last year.

May your thoughts, resolution and actions unify and become one so that 'unity' becomes possible.

May there be unison in the speech and action of humans. Only by this shall, unity emerge and serve each others purpose. The nation shall emerge stronger and mightier because of this.

Mentally offering all actions to Me, be devoted to Me. Resorting to equanimity, always fix your mind on Me.

O. Henry

Medicare is projected to run out of money in 2001. That date of fiscal insolvency can be put off for several years by relatively incremental and modest changes, but when the baby boomers start retiring, ... At that point, costs go up very rapidly, and more extensive action will be necessary.