Famous Quotes & Sayings

The key is for product manufacturers and developers is to maintain as much of the essential functionality that consumers find in the larger products and to introduce new and relevant functionality.

Jeffrey Steingarten

The ingredients today don't impress us, but back then they were much more expensive and difficult to find. The Caesar, when it was first introduced, was considered exotic.

Joel Ward

The underreporting of this disease is monumental. Physicians don't even consider it when they treat adults for persistent cough.

The underlying trend of consumer spending has been quite solid recently due to the improvement in the job and wage market. Consumption was strong last quarter and played a key role in supporting growth and we can expect further growth from consumption this year.

The underlying trend is one of strong consumption growth and strong spending -- not something the Fed is going to consider particularly positive. The Fed's series of interest rate increases have not yet been enough to significantly deter the consumer from spending.

The underlying state of consumer demand is rather lackluster.

Paul Valery

The ultimate ""computer,"" our own brain, uses only ten watts of power -- one-tenth the energy consumed by a hundred-watt bulb.

The typical U.S. consumer may not see much of a difference when they go to the pump.

Jim Brown

The typical elected official is constantly surrounded by crisis. We don't act, we react. We don't typically look at the big picture. You need time to think in the big picture. It is hard for us to do.

These are important contacts for us. Greenville is home to some of the industry's top consulting firms, while several of the national firms have regional offices in Charlotte.

These are considered funds of last resort. Within that framework, we can be creative with how the funds are used. It doesn't say you can do this, you can't do that.

These are common-sense initiatives that will make Illinois a healthier place to live, and will save consumers money at the gas pump.

These kids are paying for gas and being more conscious of it.

These guys never give up. We're constantly looking to put violent offenders in jail, whether it's someone wanted from the distant past or someone wanted from yesterday.

These figures will translate into upward pressures on the consumer price index.

John Alexander

These products are not just engineered to outwit the competition, but more so to reflect the diversity of the American consumer we know so well.

Chris Rogers

This is our heritage. Everything that's written (in the Constitution) defines how we live.

Donyell Marshall

This is only one game. We need to get more consistent because we are winding down to the playoffs.

This is a good way for them to introduce their products to consumers and give golfers a jump in the season.

Bill Richardson

This hybrid shows that I am willing to practice what I preach, ... We all need to do our part to conserve energy.

Tim Bajarin

This hits retailers, and it hits PC makers that were looking toward Vista for a surge in consumer PC sales at the end of the year.

This helps keep tickets out of the unauthorized, secondary markets where (another company) determines how much the consumer is going to pay. This way, fans decide.

This is all part of the imperialistic conspiracy that the region has been suffering from for years.

Vince McMahon

This is a huge loss. Eddie was a wonderful, fun-loving human being. Eddie was a consummate performer.

All investors are looking for consistency and stability. I think the Indonesian government knows this.

Hoshyar Zebari

All indications we are getting ... are encouraging and positive for a 'Yes' vote for this constitution. This would be really a major achievement, ... So my guess is, yes, it will be passed.

All in all, the year-over-year trend in income jumped to 6.1 percent from 5.4 percent, suggesting that consumer fundamentals remain very strong, ... Consumer spending remains on a tear.

Peter Cooper

All her injuries were consistent with a fall down the stairs. When found she was lying with her face down or on the side face down. This indicates she died from asphyxia.

All I can say is it's a decision the judge has to make as to whether he understands all the consequences of the plea.

Sathya Baba

All levels of consciousness have to be purified and then directed to holy tasks.

A lengthy process is required before we can consider lowering a speed limit.

a kind invitation to consider it as a final version.

A key issue now will be whether the latest spike in gasoline prices leads to another 'soft spot' in consumer spending.