Famous Quotes & Sayings

Martin Jacques

I admired Margaret Thatcher - while abhorring much of what she offered - because she was so clearly a leader of huge substance. Blair was the dismal opposite.

I admired her for that, she's more interested in her degree than playing ball. She could go and easily play Division III, but her degree means more to her right now.

Lara Logan

I admire Bob for going with the Iraqis. It's important to hear their story and to experience it from their point of view. He did the right thing.

I admire Bill and everything he?s done for me and our program. He?s held me to a level of performance that?s helped me continue to improve and work hard. He?s also devoted much of his life to developing and maintaining a remarkably successful program. He goes out of his way to recruit ?good kids,? and all of his efforts are worth it.

Larry Brown

I admire and respect him, but I have that feeling for anybody that sits down at that end. But you realize what he's done and that's pretty special.

Andrus Veerpalu

I admire all the cross-country skiers from countries where there is no cross-country skiing.

Shepard Fairey

I admire Ai Weiwei for his art and his activism. His art is beautiful in form, and in function embodies the principles of populism and social consciousness I aspire to in my own practice.

Rebecca Sugar

I admire 'Adventure Time' for being a piece of art in the way that I think art should be. If you want to see it is poetry, you can, and if you don't, you can watch a fun cartoon.

I always admired virtue - but I could never imitate it

Al Montoya

I always admired him, was so inspired by him,

Fay Wray

I always admired good writing and read everything that came out. When I was married to John Monk Saunders, he read everything, too.

Dan Smith

I always admired from a distance how close he got to his graduate students. I can't be him, but I want to be like him.

I always admired churches that start new churches, but I thought I would be the guy who stays put, ... But Grace Community grew beyond my scope, and I needed to be starting something fresh. I heard a call from God. He said it was time.

Julian Lennon

He walked out the bloody door and was never around. I'd admire him on TV -- listen to his words and opinions. But for someone who was praised for peace and love and wasn't able to keep that at home, that's hypocrisy.

He keeps preaching to me that that's the kind of receiver I can be. I watch him and I admire the guy, so I'm going to go out there and watch film of him because that's the kind of receiver I want to be, a nasty guy who does everything.

He is the toughest guy who I've seen play here. I really admire what he's done.

There are so many kids that I admire and have had the privilege of coaching. There have been such great parents and it has been an outstanding experience for me. The kids have all been respectful, good sports and the parents are very supportive. I have been very fortunate to have the experience of coaching at Lake Central.

Kyle Petty

Having Tony's support has been huge for Victory Junction. He was one of the first drivers to get on board with us, and beyond the money he and his foundation have donated to the camp, he's brought notoriety, which has helped fuel interest in the camp. It's just one more example of how when we're on the track we're fierce competitors, but off the track we're all united in trying to improve the lives of others, especially children. I've always admired his charitable work and it's an honor to have him as a part of the Victory Junction family.

Emily Bronte

Having levelled my palace, don't erect a hovel and complacently admire your own charity in giving me that for a home.

Clint Hurdle

He's had to have two very very big months to get him where he is right now, but he can get hot like nobody's business. He's probably learned some very valuable lessons through this year. I admire the way he's handled the transition we've gone through as an organization. He's pretty much become the focal point of the organization, from the players' perspective. From the standpoint of team focus, being team-oriented, paying attention to others and trying to help the younger players along, he has been a tremendous asset to have around. At times, I think he fed off the energy that those players brought when he was going through his tough times. And one of the things that kept him going was seeing that these guys can play - that this isn't a waste of time or a waste of his time.

Harry Reid

It is a decision that will bring hope to millions of Americans. I know there's still a long ways to go with the legislation, but a large step has been taken by the majority leader today ... and I admire the majority leader for doing it.

It is great to have the top hitter in the league coming back. He will be a major part of our offense this year. I have always admired the way he plays the game. Chad will be moving back to his natural position this year, second base, and I am looking forward to working with him.

Frank Morgan

I was an admirer of Art Pepper even before I went to California, when he was still in Kenton's band. His playing is joyous, great.

There is a legitimate friendly concern that he doesn't stay on too long. I've heard the name Woody Hayes mentioned. And nobody wants to see that. You'd always rather see a friend or somebody you admire go out on top.

Dambisa Moyo

The people I admire unreservedly are my parents. They are the real pioneers of Africa in many ways. They were born and raised in rural Africa during the colonial period. They are the ones who came to the U.S. long before I did.

We are extremely pleased and energized to join forces with an industry leader that we have admired and with which we have closely collaborated over the past year.

E. P. Thompson

We are extremely honored to make the Fortune Most Admired list for the second year in a row. It is a tremendous recognition for our employees and reinforces our belief that we have the best team of transportation professionals in the industry.

He was kind of our unspoken leader on offense. He led by example as much as anything. All the kids looked up to him and admired his work ethic. When we needed a big play he'd spark it for us.

Sidney Lumet

He was prescient. What can I tell you? He was a Jewish soothsayer. One of the things I admire stylistically is how he was able to give you the bitter pill with such good laughs.

Sarah McLachlan

I thought, 'Well, why don't I get some of the women who I've had open up for me before and some artists that I really admire and respect. Let's ask them to do a few shows.'

I always looked up to him and admired him. Now, we're running two competitive programs in the Quad East.

He had a rough go. All that disappointment and anguish, all that time spent on the DL. I really admire what he's done to try to get himself back where he was. This year, you see a relieved guy, like there's a light at the end of the tunnel.

Bret Bielema

He had to do certain things just to get out of the state, but I really admire his strength through this whole thing.