Famous Quotes & Sayings

Jeff Nelson

We're locked into a gas contract right now that's fairly cheap, but we know it's going to go up. We could save $200,000 a year.

We're like a balloon. We expand, we contract to fit the needs of the various programs we're in. That is not fun.

There are people disappointed out there. We thought the last five and a half years of the ESOP would make a difference in these contract negotiations.

We are currently in the middle of contract negotiations with Craig Gordon over a new deal for him,

Tim Curry

Contrary to popular belief, I don't just play dreadful old villains.

Marianne Williamson

The primary social contract between the people of the United States and their government - quaint though it might seem to even mention it at this point - is that ours is to be a government 'of the people, by the people, for the people.'

Anthony Burgess

When we promise to love we really mean that we promise to honor a contract

Mike Nichols

I am drawn to the mystery of marriage. You can never know what the contract is between two people, and that is a very strong subject. I think it may be my subject.

Yao Ming has signed a five-year extension contract with the Rockets today.

We are looking for a good contract that reflects good market conditions.

Wallace Shawn

Contrary to the popular misconception, the actor is not necessarily a specialist in imitating or portraying what he knows about other people. On the contrary, the actor may simply be a person who's more willing than others to reveal some truths about himself.

Billie Joe Armstrong

When I signed that major-label contract when I was 20 years old. I did it because I wanted to play music for the rest of my life. That's every 20-year-old's dream - to do whatever the hell you want.

Corin Nemec

I pitched a storyline, and as far as I know it's been picked up. It's for the third and final episode I'm contracted to do. But I can't give any spoilers.

Gustave Courbet

When we see men of worth, we should think of equalling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inward and examine ourselves.

True courage is like a kite; a contrary wind raises it higher.

We need full disclosure by our government. If, in fact, people are being moved from a jurisdiction where torture is illegal to a jurisdiction where torture is permissible, that seems to me to be wholly contrary to international law.

Rene Preval

We are not the party of violence. On the contrary we are victims of violence by others.

We have a very simple but, I think, important contract with industry on this, and the contract is this: 'We'll deploy the tools, but industry needs to tell us what's working and what's not working.'

Those fans in Boston, they're very passionate about their Red Sox and they were fighting for a playoff spot. Here, we had two teams that are going home on Sunday, just trying to honor the game and finish out the season. You want to play the game hard and professionally, finish out your contract and do what you're paid to do. Other than personal pride, there's really nothing on the line here.

Those contracts are usually about the worth of the ink they're written in (though).

Those are some of the players we have discussed offering multiyear contracts to.

We are doing some final work on them. Basically, the new contract will be starting up (in the summer) as the two existing contracts are winding down.

To gut our contracts when you don't know what the future fleet plan is going to be is irresponsible.

Taxpayer dollars should not be used as a reward for contractor executives, especially when other segments of society are hurting.

We have a long-term contract with this little group called Mary Kay. It's unlikely we'll even submit a bid.

We have always stated our desire to do a long-term contract with the Colts, or work out a trade.

Neal Asher

I've been an engineer, barman, skip lorry driver, coalman, boat window manufacturer, contract grass cutter and builder.

There are a lot of statements made by different Iranian officials every day that seem to contradict one another.

There are teams that are going to fold, players aren't going to be... look at all of the players who are out of the game now because of contract demands.

Jaime will sign an NHL contract this summer. He doesn't have anything signed yet but it's not an issue.

Carlo Ancelotti

I would say it's impossible because I have a contract with Milan which I'm trying to respect.

I take pride in putting together contracts and providing a full range of services. I tell all my members, 'Distinguish yourself with services.' I'm not worried about it at all.

What we want is from now on, these companies, these contracts should be monitored by the Department of Commerce. That's the only way to make sure they don't collaborate on these kinds of human rights abuses.