Famous Quotes & Sayings

They generate the majority of their revenues now from the tax programs, ... Perhaps they're just reiterating their commitment to the Mac platform.

They have a commitment to this program and to this university. They love it here; they love this place. I think a lot of that has been lost in all of this.

They have a commitment for a Super Bowl, we have commitment for an All-Star game. It's a big-time opportunity for Kansas City.

They exemplify the commitment of the Roman Pontiffs to promoting evangelization through the language of art.

They epitomize the positive results that come from a high-quality, well-managed company with involved employees that embrace top-down commitment to safety.

Al Reynolds

You don't want him to go but he made this commitment and we're supporting his commitment that he made to the United States. We're trying to be supportive but at the same time we're selfish because we want him to come back home safe.

Bob Herbold

This phenomenal performance is a result of Microsoft's long-term commitment to investment in (research and development) and focus on developing compelling, innovative products that can emerge as leaders.

There will be an orientation on Sept. 29, where there will be commitment between guides and parents. No location has been designated as yet.

Alexander Downer

There will be a need for continued commitment and strong leadership by all parties, especially in the early implementation of plans for the disposal of weapons,

There were a lot of days I saw that man over there with the sweat just dripping off of him as he was hand raking. This guy didn't get on a tractor, buddy. He hand raked those fields and got them ready. What dedication and what commitment and to go so unnoticed.

Mack Brown

There were 23 commitments before the end of the summer,

There's a commitment that comes with playing a sport, and then there's the commitment that comes with playing sports at Tech. Their commitment is amazing.

It's a sad day in the Big Sky. Mick's an icon there. He's a great guy and I wish him the best. I can't even fathom the commitment that he's given to that institution.

It?s a tribute to his hard work. He?s dedicated. He made a commitment to be the best. A lot of kids say they want to be the best, but are they gonna work for it? I know there?s gonna be constant references to him in coaching. He?s put everything into it.

It's a big commitment. They have to leave their jobs and lives for six-eight weeks. We have to make sure they are as serious about the commitment as we are about the show.

Greta Scacchi

Im more keen on the person Im involved with showing me his commitment rather than going through a marriage to display commitment to the world.

Jill Scott

Balancing is hard. I've lost roles that I really wanted because I had set up a tour. I cancelled tours to do roles before. But I have to find the time to make that up to my audience. I made a commitment to them.

Fisher Stevens

I think connection makes me vulnerable. Commitment makes me vulnerable, really.

Cassandra Clare

We’re Nephilim. Every one of our life’s passages has some mystical component — our births, our deaths, our, marriages, everything has a ceremony and a rune. There is one as well if you wish to become someone’s parabatai. It’s no small commitment.

George Eliot

Our sense of duty must often wait for some work which shall take the place of dilettanteism [sic] and make us feel that the quality of our action is not a matter of indifference.

Iyanla Vanzant

When you make a decision and a commitment to do something good for yourself, it is like dropping a pebble in a pond. It has a rippling effect. The firmer the decision, the stronger the frequency and wider the range of things that will be reached.

Jennifer Granholm

With respect to the environment in our state and our state's future - in addition to water which is very important here - I think it is crucial for him to make a sincere commitment to energy efficiency, fuel efficiency, by helping us to produce those cars of the future

Jeff Bezos

I'm not prepared to make any multi-decade commitments.

Jean-Paul Sartre

We will freedom for freedom’s sake, in and through particular circumstances. And in thus willing freedom, we discover that it depends entirely upon the freedom of others and that the freedom of others depends upon our own. Obviously, freedom as the definition of a man does not depend upon others, but as soon as there is a commitment, I am obliged to will the liberty of others at the same time as my own. I cannot make liberty my aim unless I make that of others equally my aim.

Jean-Paul Sartre

He who asks a question is a fool for a minute; he who does not remains a fool forever. When you realize that by changing your perspective, big things can be seen as little things, it becomes much harder to worry about anything. Commitment is an act, not a word.

Jeff Pulver

In most cases, preferred supplier contracts contain volume commitments that, if not met, could jeopardize the entire contract and cost the company millions in lost discounts based on nonperformance. This is precisely why compliance with preferred vendors and contracted rates is critical.

Jeff Miller

But recently it seems that each time I vote, I am being asked to compromise my conservative ideals and my commitment to the American taxpayer simply for the benefit of political gain.

Jean-Claude Juncker

The outcome of the referendum does not affect those of my officials who have British nationality, since they work for Europe and not for the UK. They have made a major contribution to our common European project, and I will continue to count on their talent and commitment.

When a man touches a woman's body, he is not just touching her body. It goes MUCH DEEPER than that for a woman. He is touching parts of her soul-parts as diverse as how she feels about being a grandmother some day, to what is her favorite ice cream, to how much she loves her pet, and to her opinion of how the current President is governing. The man wants a sexual encounter and love is far from his mind; she desires permanence, commitment, safety, and security.

Jeffrey Skoll

A little bit of good can turn into a whole lot of good when fueled by the commitment of a social entrepreneur.

Jeffrey Pfeffer

Trust is about keeping commitments, but in many instances, circumstances change and organizations therefore shed commitments, things such as retiree medical benefits, pension obligations, and even employees without much remorse or maybe even hesitation.

Jeffrey Sachs

The idea that UN commitments should be followed by action is indeed a radical one, especially for the United States, where wilful neglect of its own commitments is the rule.

Jeffrey Sachs

America's government is not even aware of the gap between its commitments and action, because almost nobody in authority understands the actions that would be needed to meet the commitments.