Famous Quotes & Sayings

We had some tired people out there. We created enough chances to have won this game pretty easily. We just didn't put those chances away.

We had some really tough draws, but sometimes when you play head-on it helps you. You get a chance to knock them off.

Nicolas Kiefer

Unfortunately, I didn't take my chances in the first two sets. In the first set I was maybe a little too passive and in the second I played more aggressively and took more risks.

Unfortunately for Speaker Hastert and his special-interest cronies, ... one photo-op press conference isn't going to change the fact that he has been pushing the very legislation that has led to record profits for the oil industry every chance he gets.

Ryan Bradley

Two little guys getting a chance to be on the big stage.

When seniors stick around and they don't drop by their freshman year, you have the chance to have a pretty good team.

When Microsoft said last week that it would release seven patches, people were holding their breath. You had to figure with that many, the chances were great that there would be a very dangerous vulnerability. But after looking at these, I think we can let out a sigh of relief.

Every worker has a chance to find a better-paying job, but they've got to start someplace, and that's what we use the minimum wage for.

Brodie Croyle

Everywhere you think you're going, there's probably a 102 percent chance you're not going there. So you try not to think about it too much.

Colin Clarke

First half we dominated the game. We had a couple chances (and) the first goal we knew was going to be important. We dragged ourselves back twice from behind; we showed a lot of character. ... We played 120 hard minutes on Wednesday night and I think it took its toll on us toward the end. We couldn't get close enough to them at times and we gave up a few chances.

Roberto Luongo

First and foremost, we've been playing well defensively. The number of scoring chances are much lesser than the previous years I've been here.

Mithun Chakraborty

Film line is all about chance. I don't think much, I just like to take chances.

Explain this game to me. Last night we went 2-for-24 from the 3 and (Friday) we made 11 threes. We make a few of those (against Franklin) and we have a chance to win the game.

Failing in love is not sad, only failing to love is sad. Love may wound, but truly sad is the chance you miss when you don't put your heart on the line.

Sufjan Stevens

Every time Jimmy Scott sings, it's the same but slightly different. I don't know how he does that or where he gets that from. I think it's instinct. Nothing he does is by chance; he's in complete control of what he's doing. He's just beautiful and unique.

But no matter what happens, there's a good chance I'll be back in the organization at Louisville. The grass isn't always greener. This organization's been good to me.

Scott Skiles

But Mike knows what's expected of him. Hopefully, I can get him a chance sometime here soon. I just happen to like the guys in front of him right now, the way that they're playing.

Peter Benchley

If we choose to walk into a forest where a tiger lives, we are taking a chance. If we swim in a river where crocodiles live, we are taking a chance. If we visit the desert or climb a mountain or enter a swamp where snakes have managed to survive, we are taking a chance.

Michael Cudlitz

Don't listen to anybody. Nobody knows the magic bullet. If they did, they'd sell it and make a fortune. Follow your gut. Follow your instincts. Every once in a while, take a chance.

Paul Theroux

Fiction gives us the second chances that life denies us.

Phyllis Logan

If you find yourself caring for a relative with dementia, the chances are you'll need help.

When you think in terms of public service, I heard so much about what Mother Theresa had done in her life. And I was fortunate enough to get a chance to meet her and talk to her a lot about what motivates her and what drives her. And that, to me, is a person that really is an extraordinary role model.

When you get that opportunity to be a head coach, you have a list of people you've worked with. I wanted to give him the chance to pick those people with whom he had relationships. I didn't want to get in his way.

When you get an opportunity to play and have a chance to contribute, you can actually earn your paycheck. This is great.

Alan Faneca

When you get a chance to prove somebody wrong, much less the entire country, you gotta relish that.

Shane Doan

When you get a chance to play with him you know it's going to be creative, it's going to be fun. Nothing is better than that when you play hockey.

Champ Bailey

When you get a chance to play a game like this at home, you definitely want that opportunity. It feels good to be able to stay at home and not worry about travel.

When you get a chance to get out of inning and you have to get out of the inning. When we didn't make the play, their next guy didn't let us off the hook.

When you hit free throws in the fourth quarter you have a good chance at winning.

Jay Feely

When you have the opportunity to win a game for your team and the game is on the line and you don't come through, you feel like you let your team down. And to now get a chance to somewhat redeem myself and come back and help us win a tough game that we needed is important.

When you have injuries, other guys get a chance to step up and I thought all our perimeter guys played well, most of the time.

When you have a staged scene, ... there's a real good chance that the people who reported the crime are the ones who did it.

When you play tougher teams, not only do you get better but you get used to playing that high-level competition and have a better chance at winning.