Legacy Quotations | Page 2

We are all a complete mixture;yet at the same time,we are all related.Each gene can trace its own journey to a different common ancestor.This is a quite extraordinary legacy that we all have inherited from the people who lived before us.Our genes did not just appear when we were born.They have been carried to us by millions of individual lives over thousands of generations.

When I stepped into this world, I saw that we were all burdened by a certain kind of indifference to the plight of poor people. We were burdened by an insensitivity to a legacy of racial bias. We were tolerating unfairness and unreliability in a way that burdened me and provoked me.

Part of the reason why we're only now reaching a point in American society where we can talk about the need for truth and reconciliation and the legacy of slavery is that it was such a dominant part of our history.

Sometimes the facts of the crime are so distracting - there's been some tragic murder or horrific incident, and people aren't required to think as carefully and thoughtfully, and directly, about this legacy of racial inequality and structural poverty. And what it's contributing to these wrongful convictions.

With the World Cup coming to the continent of Africa for the first time, 2010 presents a unique opportunity to eradicate the shocking legacy of shack housing,

We've got a tremendous legacy to fulfill. You can't maintain a democracy and an empire simultaneously. Rosa, you taught me that.

Steve Jobs was a great friend as well as a trusted advisor. His legacy will extend far beyond the products he created or the businesses he built. It will be the millions of people he inspired, the lives he changed, and the culture he defined.

Legacy code" often differs from its suggested alternative by actually working and scaling.

I don't want to leave my kids an inheritance, I want to leave them a legacy

What do you do with your legacy, and how do you best put it to use?

Wayne Newton has brought a lot of smiles and laughter to Las Vegas for the last 40 years. It's great he's being honored for his work entertaining our troops overseas. I'm sure Bob Hope would be smiling knowing his legacy continues.

The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.

I want to make my own path and leave behind a good legacy for myself and honestly, I just want to be innovative and always down for other people. That's what I want to be remembered by. I want to inspire.

Money had never been the main thing for me. It's the legacy that was important.

We want to celebrate the wondrous legacy of jazz and African American culture that previously existed along the U Street corridor. That's slowly coming back into its own,

We are hopeful that the legacy of this investigation is reform,

What we realized was ... Fahey's legacy doesn't exist prominently in the technical sphere.

The only way you find out is the legacy. And a legacy is not a year or two; a legacy is 10 years.

We're adding a coach to our staff who has won three national championships. He brings a championship work ethic and a championship legacy with him to Oregon State.

The fact that Robert Blake wants a do-over doesn't mean that he's entitled to one. The fact that Mr. Blake is not happy about his legacy is something Mr. Blake should have thought of before he killed his wife.

The creative legacy of Pirates of the Caribbean has come full circle with the attraction initially inspiring our highly successful film franchise and now the films inspiring exciting additions to the attraction itself.

The Reagan legacy is very vulnerable because George W. Bush has embraced it so wholeheartedly. Bush is the model, not the father, of the legacy. So much of the Reagan legacy is dependent on the Bush legacy.

Your ultimate life experience and legacy is being built moment by moment, day by day. Your story is being crafted by your every action, all leading somewhere, all leading to what one hopes will be a magnificent crescendo.

There will be some trouble about 'biography' because I have never troubled myself to supply particulars of my early life to any writer.

A pardon for Edward Snowden would be good for America and would help burnish the president's legacy as one of the primary defenders of human rights.

We regret to see them leave the federation because there's a lot of history there. It's a union with a proud legacy that got a lot of support from the entire movement, especially the AFL-CIO. I hope we will make history together again in the future.

In this world it is possible to achieve great material wealth, to live an opulent life. But a life built upon those things alone leaves a shallow legacy. In the end, we will be judged by other standards.

True wealth is not measured in money or status or power. It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those we inspire.

History will dictate what my legacy is. And 'maverick' is fine, because I am.

Create your legacy, and pass the baton.

We can no longer wait to address this issue. Our business outside of the U.S. is going very well, and non-GM business is growing. This high U.S. legacy cost structure is overtaking the good side of our company.

The best legacy we leave is not for our children but in our children.

The primary issues today's initiatives set out to resolve are still lingering -- legacy labor costs at GM and a possible supply disruption at Delphi.

Be intense, passionate, and fired up, but about things that matter, things that change your life and your legacy.

We were criticized for taking that fight but it was the right decision because the interim title made him champion again. But we need this fight against Toney to prove Rock's totally for real, to cement his legacy as a top heavyweight champ. The plan's working and this could be a very exciting final couple of years for Rock. I don't want him fighting until he's 40 years old.

We need bold steps by the leadership of both countries to resolve the outstanding issues. We also need sincerity and flexibility in order to overcome the legacy of the past.

When things happen that cause (our) legacy and history to be tarnished a little bit, it hurts all of us. It hurts me personally, ... Examples like that are simply not acceptable, and we're taking very strong action.

A child is your legacy. What better thing can you do in life than put a really good person in the world who's going to make it a better place?

making the world a more secure place for the irreplaceable legacy of the book.

Lynn Swann respects the historic legacy of labor in Pennsylvania. Our message is simple: roll back the Rendell tax hikes, help families place their children in better-performing schools, and focus on programs to bring higher-paying jobs to Pennsylvania and put Pennsylvania back on the right track.

Lynn Swann respects the historic legacy of labor in Pennsylvania.

Lou Rawls was one of the music world's most versatile vocalists, covering gospel, R&B, soul, jazz, blues and pop. A three-time Grammy Award winner, his deep, smooth, soulful style exemplified his classy elegance and made him one of the most recognizable voices anywhere. And his philanthropic efforts on behalf of many charitable causes further displayed his passion and commitment to helping others through music. We have lost a true musical pioneer, but his legacy will continue to inspire us all.

Last year we focused on placing one or more of our flagship products at the top semiconductor manufacturers in the world as ranked by spending. Capacity expansion plans announced by several of these customers are contributing to our more optimistic outlook, and we are also experiencing increasing demand for our legacy products.

Legacy reached out to HIV-positive evacuees, but often initiating treatment was delayed because of fundamental flaws in the prescription drug assistance program of the CARE Act.

Senator Proxmire leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a defender of the American taxpayer and one of the hardest working senators in U.S. history.

So it's a legacy issue. What legacy do we want to leave? Are we greedy or are we worried about the future?

She was trained to be an opera singer. She gave concerts to raise money for him, and when he died she continued to try to keep his legacy alive.

She was a very bright, talented young coach and a wonderful person. We are all at a loss because she is not going to be with us here. But she left quite a legacy with that program and with the people's lives that she touched.

She's leaving a legacy that's living beyond even her wildest dreams in the '60s. She wanted to change the world, and she did.

She's leaving a legacy of one of the outstanding programs in the country that we hope to continue.

Simon Wiesenthal will forever be rightly credited with ensuring justice was done for some of the worst crimes in history...He was tireless in his efforts and he gave the Jewish communities in the UK and around the world a lifetime of service, and future generations will forever be indebted to him. His important work will be continued by the Simon Wiesenthal Center, ensuring that his name and legacy are preserved. The name Simon Wiesenthal will forever be synonymous with justice and fostering tolerance and understanding.

She has been a voice in the community for equality. I think her legacy coincides with her husband's. Since his passing, she has worked toward implementing the dream - she wanted to keep his dream alive.

She isn't legacy focused, she's future focused. Today is reality. Yesterday is history. Her desire is not to change the future but to be there today.

She put others ahead of herself and that's what we're going to do. We want her legacy to continue.

Most people are remarkably resilient. Even those who have been through war or great loss often find reservoirs of strength. But the legacy of trauma is a heavy burden to bear.

Mr. Wang has left us forever...but he has left behind a rich legacy and unforgettable demeanor.

Mothers tell your children 'Be quick, you must be strong. Life is full of wonder and love is never wrong.' Remember how they taught you; how much of it was fear. Refuse to hand it down: The legacy stops here.

My intention is to compete until I'm 54. So if I join the Champions Tour, it will only be for four years - no more than that. I'm in the golf course design business. This is my future. I'd rather go to a place where there is nothing and design a golf course. This will be a good legacy for me to leave.

One of our biggest challenges is our lack of cost-competitiveness in the United States, which is due to our legacy costs, especially the ever-increasing burden of high health-care expenses, ... Addressing this challenge in a fair and equitable way requires close work with our union partners, in addition to our ongoing work with government and health-care providers. Gary is the ideal person to do this.

Octavia Butler has been a beacon for thousands of us. This award will continue her legacy making sure that others will find their way to harbor.

Moreover, patching is sometimes impossible, due to ties to legacy versions that Oracle no longer supports. These practices are no longer acceptable.

My grandson and my daughter will have a legacy that far outlives our lifetimes.

My father, who was a doctor, died of pancreatic cancer. But he was clear about what he wanted done and not done. No hospitals, no invasive surgeries. He had a living will, which is like a narrative of your life that you get to finish. It was his legacy -- what he wanted to leave his family: emotionally, financially, spiritually.

Obviously, this is a significant loss to the musical legacy of our nation and the history of Beverly Hills and its role in shaping American culture. Despite repeated pleas from local residents, Beverly Hills still has no mechanism to protect its historic and cultural treasures.

Obviously, that's something that has been in the back of our minds. There is no resentment toward Diana at all. She was an unbelievable pioneer in women's basketball. We also want to leave our legacy with a successful career. It wouldn't end any better way than us being in Boston at the Final Four and winning the national championship.

Phil left such an incredible legacy of music, there's hours of great stuff. We're gonna play all the hits and some classic album tracks. We got together to play, and it didn't sound too bad. In fact it sounded great and it was a lot of fun.

Pope John Paul II was an exceptional man, his legacy will transcend generations.

Nixon has enough to overcome in terms of his legacy and his political history. Now he has to overcome the in-fighting between his daughters. It's so sad. There's another obstacle for him to clear.

One of the risks that Microsoft faces, following its admission to search through all of its legacy code, is that it may have encouraged hackers to join in the search.

One of the reasons why I came to Penn State was to try and continue the great legacy of Linebacker U. This is hard to fathom.

I wouldn't have been anywhere else today. The kind of legacy that Sam Walton left this company and this state will be honored by the dedication the people of Wal-Mart will show in their work.

If we provide the young with a strong foundation, we can leave behind a legacy substantially greater than most are able to bequeath. As for the women, the old adage that you invest in a woman, you invest in a generation, still rings true today.

I'd like to give my best performance. I'd like to leave a legacy for Rosie about who I am. I'm not ready for a dog and fishing pole yet. I'd like to go to bed each night desperate to wake up each morning and create some magic.

I come from a law enforcement family. My grandfather, William J. Comey, was a police officer. Pop Comey is one of my heroes. I have a picture of him on my wall in my office at the FBI, reminding me of the legacy I've inherited and that I must honor.

I amiably pawn my mind, body and soul to my vocation; in return I gain an advantage position in heart, love and lasting legacy along side of our beautiful Angels.

I believe the legacy carriers are coming to the realization that if they want profitability, they have to pay for product quality.

I am riding for Legacy ATV and I have quite a few new sponsors this year.

CBS' morning efforts, ... represent the longest legacy of failure that exists in this business, and you just want to see whether you can break the string, whether you can start from scratch and take it out of last. I'll give it what I've got and hope that's enough.

Businesses are a legacy we can pass on to our sons and daughters. We need our own businesses to have more of a say-so in our communities.

I'm at a point in my career when my age and nearly 25 years of service, the responsibility of the Ford name, and my father's legacy in Southeast Michigan community affairs, puts me at a crossroads.

Imagine that your life's efforts serve as a mark of God and that the only way the divine is seen, heard or expressed is through the legacy you leave behind. The yearning to make a difference is your need to express your purpose and derive meaning from your time on earth.

Given current crude prices and generally consistent participation among legacy names, we see no reason for last night's (fare hike) initiative to fail.

Fundamentally, the airline is obscenely strong. The future belongs to legacy carriers like United.

I don't think his legacy will ever shrink.

I don't think you'll ever see from here on out 18 years with one franchise. We've seen a lot of players decide to jump ship to get the one thing that they think their legacy is built on and that's a ring. I think what's more special than a ring is loyalty. Indiana and Reggie were a match made in heaven.

For us, this is very much ending our mourning period and trying now to start fresh, to aggressively get back into the game. Peter's legacy is everywhere, in everything we do.

If it's done successfully, it will be the quote 'crowning glory' of his 21 years, ... there's a lot of risk for him personally, because if it's mishandled it goes down as something maybe he shouldn't have done. Staying on is something that's probably required on all fronts. Jack wants to make sure that his legacy is not marred by an acquisition that when handed off was not handled that well.

He taught us how to coach. His legacy will always be a relentless work ethic and unquestioning loyalty. And it was the greatest turnaround in college football history. That's as true a statement as anybody can make.

He has left us a legacy of debt, corruption and neglect, and he can't run from it. I think it's something he has helped usher into our Congress that people would like to see changed.

He gives more than he gets so he's really like Curtis Martin. At the end of the day, those guys are who make the league great because of what they do on the field, how they conduct themselves as professionals and what the do off the field. His legacy as a player goes far beyond his football career.

We can let his legacy be that this changed us for the better.

Today is not merely a holiday, but a true holy day which honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Junior in the best possible way.

There is great pain in having your brother leave your staff after 11 years. Pat has made a contribution to the legacy of this wrestling program. He regrets his personal decisions and is stepping down because he loves Oklahoma State University and the wrestling program.

We try to make sure people don't get pigeonholed into jobs like supporting a legacy system,

We think having her body lie in honor in the Rotunda is probably the most expressive way that we in government can let everyone know that the legacy of Rosa Parks is embraced by the federal legislature, ... I must say that the bipartisan support has been excellent.

We took this action because we are determined to achieve competitiveness for Delphi's core United States operations. We simply cannot afford to continue to be encumbered by high legacy issues and burdensome restrictions under current labor agreements that impair our ability to compete.

We are focused on doing what is right for the taxpayer. While many of the issues in the report are in the process of repair, I think it is clear that the elephant in the corner, the legacy of that era, is the extensive retained portfolio which ... in our judgment is something that presents systemic risks.

What we were interested in as signature events were commissioned works, a legacy that would live on beyond the performance.

Her legacy would be her dedication, competitive spirit and having an all-around game. She was able to score, defend the star of the other team and rebound. Having someone who is an all-around player is something that I will use as an example to the rest of the team for the future.

Her legacy will not be her last game.