Famous Quotes & Sayings

John Adams

Remember democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.

Remarkably, within minutes of being released he was committing another burglary.

Tad Boyle

I'm in a different position right now than I was two months ago. This whole process had pretty much come full circle. That's what I mean when I say timing is everything. The commitment level was just right at the right time.

Tom Fitzgerald

I might try one, ... Just in practice. You know, I've always considered it. I've just never taken it to the next step. Never committed to it.

Adrian Fenty

Most of these crimes that are being committed are being done by juveniles or by young people under 30, but still young. It does not surprise me at all that they are traveling to commit crime.

We need the commitment of governments for anti-poaching efforts to work. Collaboration that is necessary has not been present until now.

We need the commitment of governments for anti-poaching efforts to work, ... Collaboration that is necessary has not been present until now.

We need a permanent fix and that will take some time. It's going to take a commitment at the community, professional and state level to come up with a solution.

Bharati Mukherjee

I have to put down roots where I decide to stay. It wasn't enough for me to be an expatriate Indian in Canada. If I can't feel that I can make social, political and emotional commitments to a place, I have to find another place.

Arnon Goldfinger

I view every film as a commitment to undertake a long journey.

I want to try and go into this committee with an open mind,

Craig Harris

I was a little disturbed reading that it was a done deal. The last time I checked, the School Committee sets policy, which is what I think will ultimately happen regarding sports banquets.

Michael Ramos

I will be reviewing the information submitted by the sheriff's department, ... and we will make a decision about whether a criminal offense was or was not committed by Mike Tyson. And we will not be making that decision until at least the end of this week.

I will redouble my efforts and the commitment of my government ... We can't let terror and hatred overcome us.

Robin Cook

It is a visible demonstration to our commitment to completing the job,

It is a very controversial thing because there is a fine line between what's appropriate and what's not. Our committee didn't have an easy job. One person interprets 'air ball' and 'warm up the bus' as very positive and a fun thing. Another person says it's offensive and our kids get their feelings hurt.

It is a pity that when we made such an important change, we didn't get any commitment from the U.S. and other countries

It is a wonderful job the committee volunteers have done getting the downtown refurbished after the hurricanes.

It is a major story and we have made a huge commitment throughout to cover it extensively and this was the culmination,

Ehud Olmert

I think there is an opportunity now that never existed before. This is due to a combination of public opinion in Israel, my commitment and the understanding and hopefully future support of President George W. Bush.

Arlen Specter

I think there is a consensus on the committee that we do not (support) the criminalization of a large number of people.

Tom Izzo

I think there was a little self-doubt. But I thought we made a commitment that we're going to try to play and leave it on the floor.

Just because we're a low wage economy and you can get someone to do our job cheaper, you don't have the right to sell our jobs as long as we're meeting the commitment of quality and productivity.

Japan has demonstrated that commitment to good policies produces good results,

James has shown an impressive degree of commitment to get back into the side and he is worth looking at again. He could maybe give us the consistency and penetration that was lacking in the C&G games.

Chad Knaus

Jimmie and I have never been more committed to each other, to the team and to winning a championship than we are right now.

Jim, Lara and Byron are three of the most dedicated reporters and skilled storytellers in the business. These high-profile assignments signal the depth of our commitment to covering Washington, international news and the national scene.

J.D. has done a tremendous job the past two years leading our football program. We want to reward him for the job he's done. The University is committed to J.D. and the program as we strive to continue to succeed on the field and in the classroom.

Bill Vaughan

I don't care a damn for your loyal service when you think I am right; when I really want it most is when you think I am wrong.

Jay Rockefeller

The American people deserve to know not just whether this administration committed crimes, but whether this administration told the truth - the full truth, the straight story,

That would be our best-case scenario. It would be historic. It would be another step forward. (The selection committee is) at least going to have to give us a serious look.

That will be evaluated by the mayor's education committee and by the mayor, moving forward.

That was a factor. We need them to make a commitment to football. Hopefully that will happen.