Famous Quotes & Sayings

Mark Twain

There is no end to the laws, and no beginning to the execution of them

There is evidence that the weakening dollar also is beginning to have a positive effect. This is a good sign both for the future of our exports and for our hope to narrow the trade gap.

Boris Yeltsin

The people have already rid themselves of the fear they had several years ago. I call on my compatriots to begin constructive work in order to revive and renew Russia in the name of national unity.

The people of this state have been begging for a long time for the politicians of this state to run a clean campaign,

We talked a little bit about what they were doing defensively and how we needed to look more offensively as far as executing and looking to shoot. I think we had a couple shots there in the beginning and they didn't fall for us so we pulled back a little from that. I don't know if it's because we're nervous or what.

Jill Abramson

We talked about this a lot during my half-hour visit with her. She is receiving a torrent of supporting mail, and the letters help sustain her as well. Times colleagues are begging to go, and there is a long waiting list.

We've been told since the beginning of the season, 'Oh, next week,' 'Oh, next week,' 'Oh, next week.' Well, here we are, three games to go in the season and we don't have an owner,

We've been the walking wounded since the beginning of the season.

We represent the taxpayer and they don't want the school to change. Yet everything is increasing, including education. Well, taxes also need to be increased ... I think you need to form a referendum committee right away to begin gauging feelings about this.

We're prepared to begin a process of dialogue to determine how our two governments can work together on a common agenda.

We think fundamentals are okay on the Strip. Growth is decelerating, but it was healthy to begin with. No one would have anticipated continual double-digit growth.

We took him out of the goal because he was begging to get on the field to score. He accomplished his mission, and so we put him back in goal to defend the lead because he is a good goalkeeper as well.

We too have high hopes that a new era is going to begin very shortly.

We're off to the races, and the market seems to be saying that we're going to see an economic recovery. I'm in the camp that we're beginning to see early indications of an economic recovery.

We're obviously beginning this investigation and doing a deep and determined investigation into what happened.

Kate Ford

I am disappointed that some folks who clearly are not strong citizens to begin with took this opportunity to make this statement, ... I was chagrined that there were obvious mothers and children in the crowd with them. Several intimated that they had guns.

I am delighted the president has signed this bill, ... Hawaii can now begin to develop alternative sources of water.

Charles R. Jackson

I am beginning to loathe & detest all that Hollywood represents.

Laura Wilder

I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.

I am beginning a summer boys lacrosse program for disadvantaged kids and any interested kid as a means of opening doors of opportunity.

Richard Lewis

I am just now beginning to move better and to feel a lot better about how I am playing, ... I am glad the season's over because now it means I can come back next year and play at 100 percent.

Tom Freston

I am here to discuss with various stakeholders. I expect to finish the talks within few days from now. By the next 10-12 months, we would begin production here.

Ben Bernanke

I am going to begin now a practice of not making recommendations on specific tax and spending proposals.

Mohamed ElBaradei

I am hopeful that the Russian proposal could provide the beginning of a solution.

Paul Martin

I bet they did (doubt the Devils) at the beginning of the year when we were struggling. They probably felt we weren't going to be a contender come playoff time.

I believe this is the beginning of a strong move higher.

I believe the worst of the decline in the 'old economy' stocks is over, ... and I think what we're seeing here is a consolidation phase, even though this consolidation phase is probably taking place at the lower end of the trading range. I don't believe that yesterday's decline in Nasdaq is the beginning of any major correction just yet. Now, that is not to say that we're not going to have a correction. Indeed, we are. But I just believe that there is sufficient money out there and sufficient demand for these tech stocks yet, and that is not going to disappear so quickly. What we saw yesterday was little profit-taking after a spectacular week.

I believe there ought to be a full debate in Parliament as casualties begin to occur.

Noel Coward

I believe that since my life began / The most I've had is just / A talent to amuse.

Brian Rolston

I believe them. I think this time is a new beginning.

Kofi Annan

I am relieved that this saga is now over, ... I made it clear from the beginning that the boy belongs with his father.

J. C. Watts

I am surprised that someone has not suggested or begun building a mall out east,

Michael Baumgartner

I am still a Catholic. I still believe life begins at conception. That is consistent with my Catholic beliefs. And I believe we must protect life. Whenever abortion comes up, we get questioned about the exceptions, but no one ever questions the extreme positions on the other side: late-term abortions, no on parental notification.