Famous Quotes & Sayings

George H. W. Bush

We need more troops to defeat 'The Illusion of Failure' in Iraq....29 million should do it.

Carrie Fisher

I am someone who will rise to an occasion like that. Other occasions can defeat me.

It is a monumental defeat for the government.

John Higgins

It had nothing to do with Graeme. It was just the way I played, the way I approached the game and the state of mind I was in. I have never felt as down after that defeat as I did then.

I thought he wrestled a great match when he defeated Mark Brown. He wrestled smart.

I don't have any explanation for this defeat. I'm stunned, and I don't know what to say.

Guillermo Coria

I didn't want to go out with a 6-1 6-1 defeat. This was an incredible match.

Ideally, I would have hoped these people would have heard the fat lady singing and they would have realized the defeat for what it is.

getting a lot of big payday games in big venues, which is great for those programs. I think that has defeated the purpose for us, anyway, of getting really high-profile games, even though they're on the road.

Kamisese Mara

From where I stand, I do not see the lost people of the South Seas, the defeated and the despairing, shrunken shadows of those who went before.

Douglas Alexander

I take UKIP very seriously. The truth is that UKIP presents an electoral challenge to all political parties. The way to defeat UKIP is not to be a better UKIP but to be a better Labour Party.

I felt going into selection day that Bethany, Lincoln, and Villa were going to be three of the four Pool B selections, so it would likely come down between Maryville and Huntingdon since we had defeated Fisk in the GSAC semis and several other teams in consideration lost over the weekend.

Geoff Davis

Historically, the reorganization movements in this state haven't been very successful. There are far more defeated merger studies than there are successful ones.

I expect for us to go in there and win. We're not conceding defeat at all. We want to win the game, but we know we have to get better in order to do that.

He was indefatigably cheerful. He was very gracious in defeat.

Jesse Jackson

If the trip was sanctioned by the president, it would be defeated before we leave.

Benjamin Disraeli

Sir, I shall not defeat you - I shall transcend you.

J. J. Johnson

My job is just to defeat the guy on the other side,

Netanyahu has already defeated a sitting prime minister (Peres in 1996), and he can do it again.

Needless to say, a victory of the most left-leaning factions of the party would be a significant defeat for Lula.

Dirk Nowitzki

If you do the best you can, you have nothing to be ashamed of. A defeat is not a disgrace.

We were defeated by money and the mayor.

Losing isn't the end of the world; we have enough quality to be fine. One defeat in nine games isn't bad.

Many stand waiting to defend their breaks, deductions and loopholes and to defeat our efforts.

Mark Kirk

Secretary Rumsfeld used to represent parts of our district in the 1960s. I think that he and his team have done a masterful job in defeating Iraqi forces quickly and decisively.

Let us not seek the outer empire; let us become the rulers of the inner empire. Let us not try to defy the outer enemy, leaving the inner foe to grow in striking power. We have Krishna with us, and so, who can defeat us? We shall win through winning His Grace.

Matt Kemp

If you do a full-on workout and then eat McDonald's or Wendy's, you're defeating the purpose. If you put good things into your body while working out, you'll see results.

Gustav Stresemann

This old Germany was partly defeated in its conflict with the progressive ideas of socialism, for it had given the people nothing that could serve as a successful alternative to socialism.

Retarding the aging process would be therapy and enhancement because it would mean defeating diseases and because it would extend our life span.

We worked really hard for the win...after the last performance (a 2-0 defeat at Charlton Athletic) we showed we had character.

The defeat was unexpected and can't really be explained. I have read everything that has been written and I agree: it was a horrible game. The supporters are right to be angry, as they went all the way to see that.

Sam Allardyce

The defeat is still pretty much fresh in our minds and considering we got back from 3-1 down to make 3-3 only to lose in the final minute makes us want to win the game even more.

John Abraham

(The defeat) is big, but it's a long season. We're not going to give away the season yet.