Famous Quotes & Sayings

Rod Parsley

Ohio was the focus of the world in 2004. It is my objective to see that 'values voters' in the state become engaged in the process.

None of the attaches was or is engaged in inappropriate activities.

It's very emotional, the kind of human-interest piece that can really engage people.

Samuel Barnett

I want to be engaged and moved by theatre, there's nothing more disappointing than being left cold. After 'The Author,' I felt wrung out emotionally, like a used tissue.

It won't be uncommon for a nurse to walk into Haven and engage someone in a game of cards.

Mahmoud Abbas

The two leaders will not meet today because negotiators are still engaged in talks to prepare for the meeting. There will be another meeting tonight to try to finalize a joint document.

The turnout was tremendous, much more than we expected. We are happy with the questions that were asked, people seem to be engaged and we seem to be getting through to people.

Mark Shapiro

There's nothing new on Brandon. We're still engaged in some conversations with other clubs. We're going to get the value for the player he is now, not the player he was projected to be.

Dalai Lama

To defy the authority of empirical evidence is to disqualify oneself as someone worthy of critical engagement in a dialogue.

Christopher Paolini

I had friends growing up; there were other home-schoolers we were in touch with so we weren't isolated, and I've always been happy engaged in my own projects and pursuing my own goals.

If our engagement on Haiti is episodic it won't be successful, especially at this point.

In Sweden, the guy wears an engagement ring, too.

In spite of the fact that we had no legal obligation, we engaged in conversations with them over the summer and made them an offer of a second contract, which they rejected unequivocally.

I remain optimistic that we will get something done there. ... I think in the fall you will see us heavily engaged on the Social Security issue.

Mark Strand

I tend to like poems that engage me - that is to say, which do not bore me.

Seth Godin

A dialogue leads to connection, which leads to trust which leads to engagement

The focus of this operation is actually to engage the local population, including the village elders, and speak with them about the fact that we will be patrolling more regularly in the area. Show them that we mean them no harm.

Frederick Sanger

I and my colleagues here have been engaged in the pursuit of knowledge.

Nicole Kidman

I wouldn't want to be married to me, but luckily Tom Cruise does.

The guy threatened to stab her with a pair of scissors. That's pretty violent. Thankfully, she gave up the wedding ring, gave up the engagement ring. I know it's a tough thing to do, but it's a better outcome than if she had tried to fight.

Kate Allen

The Imagine a World exhibition is a great way to engage the art-loving public with our message.

A lot of times, people will get down on the situation with the unions and with the UAW. But this wouldn't have worked without good engagement at the local level with the UAW. They understand that improving quality and productivity is important for their long-term success as well. It's been a real team sport.

As he saw the officers, he immediately engaged in gunfire with them.

The BRAC issue is as important as it has always been, but things are fast and furious here, ... We are fully engaged and sustaining lives.

Rather than engage in a practice that people could view as being deceptive, we'd rather not.

Ilene Chaiken

Ours is probably in the top tier of shows that have such an engaged fan base. Fans really want to be involved and to provide feedback about what should happen with these characters, and this is a great way to interact with our audience.

People can sell you a lifestyle, a representation of who you want to be. People feel they are engaged simply by purchasing.

Brad Smith

People engage in spam to make money. We have now proven that we can take one of the most profitable spammers in the world and separate him from his money. And I think that sends a powerful message to other people who might be tempted to engage in illegal spam.

Melanne Verveer

The most important lesson I've learned is how rich and rewarding life is when one can engage in meaningful work, whether on the job or outside of work.

Chris Cooper

So, their operation is on their property. We do not have any statutory jurisdiction over anything they may be engaged in.

Do you want me to shut the trial down this afternoon? ... You are not to engage in this kind of interaction with each other, or the witness.

Kenzaburo Oe

During the last few years I have been engaged in writing a trilogy which I wish to be the culmination of my literary activities.

Karen Hughes

.. As we seek to engage the wider Muslim world, I thought it was first of all very important to listen and try to understand and work with the voices of our own American Muslim community.