Famous Quotes & Sayings

We feel that this was an intentional introduction of shad. It takes more than a handful of fish (to establish a population). It was someone who knew what they were doing. They probably brought the shad here in an aerated, circular tank.

We're expecting 120 people to be brought to court this afternoon.

To our dismay, the Palestinians have brought this on themselves through the rioting.

Ted Stevens

Three years ago Senator Dan Inouye and I traveled to Ground Zero shortly after the 9.11 attacks. Governor Pataki and Mayor Giuliani met us and brought us up the river to the site. It was a sad and terrible sight, but it was also a proving ground of American strength, courage, and resolve.

Mark Udall

Throughout his career, Tom Delay has been a controversial, divisive and ethically challenged figure, ... He has brought disrepute on the House of Representatives, and his leadership hasn't been good for the institution.

With the players we've brought in over the last few weeks, it's a great shame Lee didn't stay around to enjoy playing with them and scoring goals.

Vernell was the heart and soul of our team. He brought leadership, experience, he brought a lot to the table. To see a guy like that go down takes a toll on the team.

Verily your deeds will be brought back to you, as if you yourself were the creator of your own punishment

When these people came to town, they brought a business to town. There are certain things we have to have in place when the movie people come here.

J. Paul Getty

I was brought up in an era when thrift was still considered a virtue.

Tommy Tuberville

We're glad to have him back. I was one of the guys that said we were going to miss him because he brought a lot to our conference. He brought a lot of interest back. We look forward to playing him.

Richard Holbrooke

People in uniform are not sacrosanct. They don't have all the answers. The use of force is a political decision at its core, in terms of its objectives; then the military, as the experts, must be brought in to tell you how to do it.

Robert Palmer

I had an invitation to contribute a track to a Robert Johnson tribute album, and it was the first time I'd done anything like that in my life. I was not brought up with the blues or anything like that, and I really, really enjoyed it.

Robert Klein

I was brought up at 3525 Decatur Avenue, in the north Bronx, right next to Woodlawn Cemetery.

Robert Toombs

This position of this Northern party brought about the troubles of 1850, and the political excitement of 1854.

Robert Toombs

The mongers brought them together upon a mutual surrender of their principles.

Rohit Shetty

We are seeing a changed Mumbai, but having showcased Dharavi in 'Slum Dog Millionaire' brought shame and disgrace to our city. Whenever the firangs visit Mumbai, they must visit Dharavi; it has become a sightseeing spot. However, I feel saddened about it.

Jake McDorman

'Manhattan Love Story' has a very special place in my heart for many reasons. We were very sad to see it go. It brought me to New York, and there's nothing better than getting to go to work and fall for Analeigh Tipton every day.

Maggie really gave us a big boost. She picked up that third foul and I was a little worried about it. But we brought her in and she was instant offense for us. That's what seniors do.

Life for these Jewish gauchos was very hard. They had no tractors, suffered from locusts and made a pittance of a living - so my father went to find work in Rosario, married there and eventually brought the whole family over.

Liam was a big part of our plans for next year. It is a big loss for the club. He was brought in for his talent and we were excited about having him here next year.

Barry Zito

Lew Wolff has brought some unpredictable things to this team in the sense (of) comparing him to the old owners, which is a good thing.

Trinny Woodall

In America, there's a programme called 'The Swan.' They take 12 ugly people and call them 'ugly ducklings.' They spend six months and have everything done - plastic surgery, teeth, everything. And then they have this moment where their family is brought in, and they are revealed. It's scary.

Kenneth Koch

Some of the French surrealists at the beginning of the war had come over to New York and they brought out this magazine. It was a big, glossy magazine full of surrealist things.

Elizabeth Warren

We need to hold Wall Street accountable for issuing the kinds of deceptive loans that nearly brought our economy to its knees in 2008.

George Soros

Throughout the 19th century, when there was a laissez-faire mentality and insufficient regulation, you had one crisis after another. Each crisis brought about some reform. That is how central banking developed.

Lester B. Pearson

But while we all pray for peace, we do not always, as free citizens, support the policies that make for peace or reject those which do not. We want our own kind of peace, brought about in our own way.

Oleg Cassini

I was brought up in Florence, a beautiful medieval town whose rhythm is completely in antiquity.

I was brought up with a lot of love in my family, and I've always been supported. My family has always protected me in a sort of manic way.

John Eldredge

The modern era has brought up immense conveniences but at what price. The human heart is desperate for something more than a quicker serving of popcorn.

Doug E. Fresh

Essence is something I always enjoy, because I love New Orleans. Since they brought it back to New Orleans, it's a special place to me. We been doing it since the beginning. We did it when it was in Houston, but there's nothing like New Orleans.

Tyra Banks

I did an episode on my talk show on cellulite, and I brought seven women into a dressing room at Nordstrom's in L.A., and we all sat and talked about our cellulite.

Tina Brown

When George W. Bush hit the campaign trail in 2000, the precious possession he brought with him from home was his personal feather pillow. The theme of the Bush years was obliviousness. He was famously unavailable for debate and dialogue. He was deaf to countervailing voices. He hit the sack early and always got a good night's sleep.