Famous Quotes & Sayings

Alan Alda

If two scientists are giving their papers at a symposium, and one of them is just naturally better at talking to the public or talking to a group of people, that scientist is liable to get more attention - in fact, I'm told that they do get more attention - than the one who's a little more stiff about it. Well, that's not good for science.

Alfonso Soriano

Sammy Sosa? Everybody knew who Sammy was, paid attention to Sammy. I had already signed in pro ball when he had the great homer year with Mark McGwire in '98. But I followed it, and I was proud of him because he was my countryman. There are a lot of great ballplayers from the Dominican, and he's one of the best.

Andrea Hirata

I've backpacked to countries like Italy and Turkey and observed beautiful scenery, but then I realized that beauty was always very close to me. It is here in Belitung Island, where the rivers, beaches and the terrain captivate my attention most.

John Dulles

A man's accomplishments in life are the cumulative effect of his attention to detail.

The first outbreak of America's 11-year skyjacking epidemic occurred in the summer of 1961, when four planes were seized in the nation's airspace. The last of these incidents, involving 16-year-old Cody Bearden and his father, Leon, is the one that finally forced the federal government to pay attention to the escalating crisis.

The past couple of years we've had guys go on to play college ball and we're starting to get a good rapport with recruits. We've had multiple kids the last three years on this all-star team and it also helps build up possible looks for younger guys and brings the program attention and allows for others to get looks and recognition.

The only thing we don't have open right now is the Outback and we are focusing all our attention on that right now.

Eric Hyman

To captivate the attention from everybody around the country has elevated South Carolina to put us in the position where we can continue to build and maintain this momentum. What he's done this year is build a foundation, an anchor.

The philosophy is that these students need special, early attention in order to be ready for kindergarten and first grade. We want them, when they leave this program, to be at the same level as other students who have benefits and resources at home that they don't. Our goal is to equalize the playing field.

Arlen Specter

The President was considering doing something presidential to try to focus attention away from -- his own personal problems.

We're hoping to get his attention because he's on the wrong path to get re-elected. Conservatives are going to sit on their hands come November if he doesn't get on the right track.

We've been aware for some time roughly the number of people who have trained overseas and they've been the focus of the attention of both ASIO and the AFP and also the state police in our joint operations,

We need to get the U.S. economy to slow down and, in the meantime, we'll need someone to pick up the slack, ... That could be in the euro area. I think the (European Central Bank) needs to pay specific attention to what's happening both within and beyond their borders.

We need to get her some (counseling) attention and get it worked out. It's a sad situation, really.

Sonam Kapoor

If you are dressing up, then dress to the hilt, else let it go easy. But no matter what, pay attention to the nails. Whether you keep it short, long, varnished or plain, it has to look good.

I've been a supporter of green initiatives for years. I've been paying more and more attention to it, you know, with three kids. I thought it was tragic when the Kyoto Protocol was killed by the U.S. It was sort of a call to action.

Jake Gyllenhaal

When you have a lot of opportunities, which I am blessed to have had in terms of my work, you get into the habit of not paying attention to certain specifics. And as we get busy, anything we do is the same thing.

Tubby is really good at pulling things together. He's sharp at those things. He sees the big picture. Recruiting is hard. A lot of young men are not honest with coaches. It's a tough job because even the coach does not always know what is going to happen in recruiting. That's why we'll just keep listening to what Tubby says and not pay attention to anything else.

While we focus a lot of our attention to terrestrial challenges, this project is helping us call attention to the fact that invasive species are all over; they're also in our oceans.

While the usual caretaker is away at work, we make sure those senior citizens are taken care of and get the attention they need.

While the present conditions are challenging, the future is even less reassuring. Our focus is very much on the future ... if the industry is going to be in a position to provide the kind of quality service and attention that our visitors will demand.

Gordon Brown

While the focus of recent international attention has rightly been on the tragic events in the U.S., it is Europe's economy that is at greatest risk of stagnation from the latest surge in oil prices and the renewed uncertainty about the world economy,

We are excited about getting back out on the track at Fontana. It's one of Mark's better tracks and we've ran really well there the last two times we've been out there. Hopefully we can get a strong finish and lock up our place in the top 10 and then shift our attention to those final 10 races.

There has to be something put in place to grab people's attention and to make a statement that this is a serious thing. It's up to us to stand up and do what is right and to drive a vehicle from the company you work for.

Fiber optics is what's really been getting a lot of attention on Wall Street.

Kofi Annan

Few United Nations officials have demonstrated the calm, grace and professionalism that you have in the face of virtually unprecedented pressure and attention over the past several months.

Vicente Fox

first dedicate all of their attention to protecting their lives, their health and their family members.

Ray Brown

Financing may be somewhat faster because lenders aren't processing as many loans. You will get better service and more attention this time of year.

Filling fast doesn't mean not paying enough attention to packing. This last step, together with immediate covering of the ensiled mass, is critical in order to protect the quality of the corn silage,

Dan Goodwin

Expediency is important here. This needs to be resolved quickly. And I believe it will be resolved. It's got everybody's attention now.

Both sides are paying more attention to the relationship and trying to define and shape it. But without any urgent issues demanding attention, this visit was always going to be exploratory, not defining.

Both the CME and the CBOT reported record futures volume in 2005, and the attention these exchanges now attract as publicly traded companies helps keep the spotlight on the growth and importance of the futures industry.

Alison Gopnik

In most places and times in human history, babies have had not just one person but lots of people around who were really paying attention to them around, dedicated to them, cared to them, were related to them. I think the big shift in our culture is the isolation in which many children are growing up.