Manfreds Import Quotes & Sayings

But definitely, when a decision is taken, or when you are trying to oppose a decision, you are in a weaker position than the member states, because they know more about the situation than you. We gave information, but they never gave us any information. — Boutros Boutros-Ghali

The apportionment of taxes on the various descriptions of property is an act which seems to require the most exact impartiality; yet there is, perhaps, no legislative act in which greater opportunity and temptation are given to a predominant party to trample on the rules of justice. Every shilling which they overburden the inferior number is a shilling saved to their own pockets. — James Madison

He remembered running through the streets of Alicante with Tavvy in his arms, stumbling on the cracked paving. trying to keep his little brother's face mashed against his shoulder so that he wouldn't see the blood and death all around him. — Cassandra Clare

Don't ever call me "kitten paws" again and don't tell me I need acting lessons or the next thing you'll be eating between two slices of bread will be a certain supersensitive part of your anatomy. — Sarah Morgan

Studying Theology doesn't make you religious any more than studying Psychology makes you crazy. — Ashley Chappell

I have had interviews and got close to taking a managerial job. I would consider going back into football. — Alan Shearer

It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something. — Franklin D. Roosevelt

Replacing General McChrystal with David Petraeus was a good first step, but more will be needed. — Jim Talent

I like when people give up chocolate for Lent. Ooh, just like being nailed to a cross. — Greg Giraldo

I wish you all a long and happy life — Alice Sebold

The increase in the world's population represents our victory against death. — Julian Lincoln Simon

Yes, I've lost him. But I don't have to lose myself. — Lenore Appelhans

Forgiveness doesn't mean what they did is okay," he said softly. "It doesn't mean everything is magically better. It doesn't even mean you have to restore a relationship with that person or trust them again. Forgiveness simply means you let go of the burden that drags you down. It gives you peace. — Stephenia H. McGee

I also believe that we have an extraordinary opportunity for the United States and European Union to lead the world in developing and implementing new and more efficient technologies - smart electrical grids and electrical vehicles. — Hillary Clinton