Famous Quotes & Sayings

When I was seven, I had to stay home for several weeks because of some ailment, whereupon my father elected to teach me so that I should not fall behind. In fact, he taught me in three months as much as the school taught in two years, so, on returning to school, I was shifted from grade 4 to grade 6.

What did the election do for us? Nothing.

We just had an 18-month government and we just had another election. I don't think many people want to be in another election in six months' time.

There's no question that the election is an impediment to negotiation.

Theres no electricity, stuff like that down there. Its a little different. Its going to be crazy.

The trends on electricity are good and Suez is gaining from its production mix. With a significant part of their production nuclear, they are gaining hugely from the increase in the price of electricity. They're also signing on new clients. All of this has helped results.

The timing of the election is quite unclear, and it's unclear even who will participate. It's safe to say that nothing will happen before the elections.

The United Nations is of the view that these elections were transparent and credible.

is no longer a partner we can trust, and we want new elections, preferably as soon as possible. It's gone far enough with all this bickering. It's time to let the people speak.

I see the elections as an important step towards normalization in this country,

We will start a peaceful protest ... tomorrow, ... It will be the start of continual protests until the election is overturned.

We wish the new, democratically elected government success. The United States is going to support the new government.

Karl Rove

The problem for us in this election is an embarrassment of riches.

We do not have to wait until September to elect a new vice-president.

We feel this is an important role we can play to help ensure the integrity and transparency of the election process in Ukraine.

We instill work habits, teach students to be a team member and be proud of their quality of work. These kids do all the electrical wiring around the school and sometimes at home.

We don't want a revolution but the people could go out to protest. In all probability I think already that the election won't be democratic.

The message of this election is that we'll have a long period of instability and a very short period for the next government, whatever it is.

Hamid Karzai

Their participation in the election is a very positive step,

Alex Salmond

Their whole by-election plan is in tatters, which is no surprise because everything Mr McConnell puts his fingers on usually collapses or turns to dust.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Their voices have been heard. They elected me to be governor, and they sent me up here to do the job, ... That's what I'm here to do, and so that's why I'm concentrating on this right now.

The fact the OSCE is criticizing the elections in Azerbaijan will help strengthen the position of the Azeri opposition.

The fear is that the tension will result in new elections and Turkey won't be able to put in a strong anti-inflation program.

I'm not saying the U.S. market is going to be open 24 hours -- it'll just flow into the next market when it opens. And electronic trading will go on all night long.

Mike Campbell

I'm not questioning the worthiness of the issues. What I do question is, why did the lieutenant governor wait until an election year to start talking about them?

I'm glad the elections are not today, ... This is going to be the low ebb.

Initiatives tend to shape turnout substantially in non-presidential elections.

Bob Bennett

in light of Tuesday's elections, the prevailing White House view is, let's see what happens.

Elliott Abrams

In Kuwait there is already a real, elected parliament with genuine power, but the prime minister is always a member of the ruling al-Sabah family. That must end.

Abdulsalami Abubakar

In a way, this election is the rebirth of Liberia.

In a U.S. election year, they err on the side of doing less rather than more.

Joanna Garcia

I'm not a techie, but I don't know how I lived without an iPad! Mine comes with me everywhere. As greatest inventions go, it's up there with electricity and cars.

I know that when we play over there our guys get pumped to play because it such an electric scenario. I'm sure that the same is true for them.