Famous Quotes & Sayings

Dennis Johnson

Some people feel that way. But if you look at it in terms of the five-year period, half an hour is pretty minimal compared to doing your taxes.

Sebastien Loeb

Now I've won the championship for the second time, I think I can say it feels as good as when I did it last time. Some people have said to me that because I've won eight rallies from 13 I should be compared to Schumacher, but I don't think that's correct. I think winning seven championships in rallying is more difficult than in Formula 1, and - at the moment - I have no plans. My priority is just to drive next year and to try and do what I enjoy. Winning rallies.

Doug Bradley

Once we got down (to Florida), the $5 was a minor issue compared to other things.

During that six-year time period, prices for all medicines went up 16 percent, compared to an overall inflation rate for all products of 15 percent.

Compared with the first and second quarters, operating income strongly improved in the third quarter, exceeding the results of the same period last year.

Compared with China's trade volume with other countries it may not be a very big figure, but what matters most is the momentum of rapid growth.

Compared with 61-million (doses) last year, we're not expecting a shortage. We do understand that with the delays in distribution of the flu vaccine, some people will have to wait until November or December to get vaccine.

Compared to where we were two years ago, we're quite prosperous now.

Mark Mulder

Compared to what it was yesterday, it's 100 percent better, but it's still not good enough. I still can't quite look far enough to pick up the catcher.

Compared to those days, it just doesn't have any gravitas as an issue.

Compared to the situation in Ukraine just one year ago, I think the progress they've made is impressive, ... I wish all our trading partners demonstrated that kind of respect for the rule of law.

Compared to the other teams this is just normal wear and tear.

Compared to the numbers in Asia, we do not have too many deaths at the moment.

Compared to the mid-point of previous guidance, revenues at the Chartered level are now expected to be up approximately $8 million. Consistent with higher revenues, our fourth-quarter net profit is now expected to be approximately $6 million higher than the mid-point of the range previously guided. Our guidance for utilization remains unchanged.

Sylvia Lim

Compared to the last elections, this is much better. It means more time for us to regroup, make adjustments, and coordinate between the different parties.

Compared to the first three months of the year, hiring intentions in Europe are decidedly improved. However, Italy continues to lag behind.

Compared to the 30-year fixed mortgage, the 40-year fixed mortgage offers monthly loan payments that would be less than a 30-year mortgage on the same house.

David Frum

Compared to, say, a prime minister of England, a president has actually astonishingly few legal powers. A prime minister of England can take England to war all by himself. He doesn't have to have a vote in Parliament, nothing. The President of the United States has to get a Declaration of War.

Tom Ridge

compared to previous threat reporting, these intelligence reports have provided a level of detail that is very specific.

Amanda Hearst

Compared to overdeveloped islands like Nassau, Bimini has kept its original charm. Walk the streets to see colorfully painted houses, funky shops, and trade greetings with friendly Biminites.

Compared to other disasters we've worked with, this is unprecedented.

Compared to last year, Joe has improved tremendously. He has worked hard over the summer, and it means a lot to take over the No. 1 spot on our team. I'm surprised at how well he has run this year, and I think he has a good shot to go to states.

Compared to last year, it's not a party, but historically, it's not so bad,

Compared to industrially developed countries, we haven't done nearly enough to protect and encourage businesses' intellectual innovation.

Compared to earlier versions of Windows, there are a third less vulnerabilities because of the security development work we have done and half the number of critical vulnerabilities.

Compared to down there, Moultonborough made us work a lot harder so they've improved a little bit, but the game went about as expected.

Compared to countries in the region, Singapore has a very sophisticated dengue prevention system so when ... infections keep rising it's hard to tell what the problem is.

There's a very long transition for this species. Milk is easier to digest, especially compared to bamboo, and is more nutritious.

They go to the net, move the puck well and they're big and strong compared to us. They wore us down.

Jeff Probst

This is our toughest one yet, ... It's fair to say Palau was a vacation compared to this.

Jamie Wyeth

The whole consideration of - ... am I being compared as such and such's grandson and son - that was minuscule compared to the problems I was having just working... I didn't have time to start worrying about who I was in the eyes of the public.

This doctrine is a refreshing doctrine compared to what we've been hearing for the last 10 years from the Islamic world.

This compromise should be compared neither to the fragile and unsustainable status quo, nor to some idealized, universally comfortable end-state.