Famous Quotes & Sayings

John Davidson

What they say may have an impact tomorrow, but the dominant topic on investors' minds right now starts with an 'I' and it's not Intel. Both businesses and consumers are hesitant to make any moves until there's progress on Iraq.

We stood around. We were hesitant and flat against their zone. It gives the impression to people that the players didn't come ready to play.

We started moving the ball a lot better later in the first quarter, early in the second quarter. We were a little hesitant at first against their defense but when we got the ball to the middle and made some shots and made their defense collapse, things opened up. We have guys who can really knock shots down if you give them an open look.

Amy Tan

At the beginning of my career as a writer, I felt I knew nothing of Chinese culture. I was writing about emotional confusion with my mother related to our different beliefs. Hers was based in family history, which I didn't know anything about. I always felt hesitant in talking about Chinese culture and American culture.

I was so hesitant to make that call. I almost called a timeout. I thought, 'Are we throwing into the teeth of a monster?' I could see Young intercepting the ball and taking it 100 yards for a touchdown, but we made the play.

I would be very hesitant to say it happens all the time. I would be very hesitant to say it doesn't happen.

If it was a five-acre parcel, I think I would be very hesitant to try to build mid-range housing product in that location, but the fact that it's 50 acres means you can really create an environment that changes the character of the entire area. I think that's really the key to making this successful, because otherwise you're in kind of a sea of lower-income rental housing.

He had the injury and I think he was hesitant to do what he did before. It was kind of tough.

I didn't get the start I wanted. I was hesitant at the start, but I'm pleased with the win. I'm very confident. I was just trying to catch up with the field. I realized Lisa was way ahead.

Bill Cowher

I'd be hesitant to start a guy like Duce who has not had much practice time at all, ... You'd like to have him available if needed, but I think the plan right now, if Jerome (Bettis) can't go, well go with Verron (Haynes) and Willie (Parker).

Bill Cowher

I'd be hesitant to start a guy like Duce when he's not had much practice time at all, ... It'd be nice to have him available. But the plan right now is if Jerome can't go, we'll go with Verron and Willie.

Habitat said from the onset that they're very hesitant to try to forge forward on a project that is not well received by the neighborhood,

Because of the uncertainties over exchange rates, investors were hesitant to chase export-oriented shares, and instead, went for domestic-demand-oriented shares.

I felt like our girls came out scared and intimidated. We played very hesitant and afraid to make mistakes. At halftime I just talked about how you can't play that way.

I can't say enough about the job Trevor did and he did it without fouling. He's our go-to guy on defense. That box-and-one was our (main) defense, but when you're in that box-and-one, you're hesitant to press and that's been one of our keys all year.

Clint Hurdle

He's doing fine. He knows he has the freedom to play, be smart but be aggressive. We don't want to see him with a hesitant nature. We want him to play like he's 6 and playing in the backyard. He's done some nice things. He's fun to watch.

That Delta attitude, it's been there a long time, it's what made them great, and its what made them hesitant to seek protection long ago.

Keep in mind that auto shipments and sales tend to be quite volatile. They've been really going up and down pretty wildly over the last few months, and so I'd be hesitant to read too much into any one reading.

I talked to the seniors and juniors before to have their input, and they were a little hesitant at the start. I think they felt better because everyone had to wear one. It wasn't an option.

I think it's a very good time for this. The advertising market is obviously far stronger than a few years ago, and Glam is going after a lot of luxury brands that hadn't yet come online then, and who still might be hesitant about it, and offering them a very controlled environment to test the waters.

I think it's a very good time for this, ... The advertising market is obviously far stronger than a few years ago, and Glam is going after a lot of luxury brands that hadn't yet come online then, and who still might be hesitant about it, and offering them a very controlled environment to test the waters.

Geno Auriemma

I thought we ran so much that we got a little bit tired. We need more contributions from more people if we're going to keep playing like this. You worry this time of year that you get hesitant and tentative and it becomes a walk-it-up kind of game. I don't want it to be like that. I don't want to be afraid to run and afraid to lose. I just want to run up and down and make some plays and see what happens.

I think we could talk more on the procedures and possibilities and when they are ready to come in. We are ready to make all the things required for making investment...but they are hesitant because of the security situation.

Rex Miller

I was hesitant to put her in these classes because I was worried about her being competitive. But she definitely earned her way in here.

Jim Edgar

I was hesitant to go around and shake hands, just go up and stick my hand out to strangers. Then I learned to stick my hand out.

Ming-Na Wen

I was hesitant to do 'Mulan II.' For me, I felt like the story that needed to be told, this legendary character of Mulan, was already encompassed in the first movie, and I was worried they would try to create this crazy cartoon character out of this legendary character of China.

I was hesitant at first to put Barrett and Jared together because they are the same type of player, but their unique attacking style has been very successful.

Steve Alford

I think he was mad at me for the four minutes he sat. But he practices this hard. You should have seen Monday's practice; he was on the floor right away. A lot of other guys would have been hesitant with the injury that he had. But he was ready to play the Drake game. That's just who Jeff is.

It has an extremely strong, hard-core audience. It has been marginalized as a sport of cable TV. It's never been an advertiser-friendly sport because you don't know how long a bout will go, and some advertisers are hesitant due to its perception of something of a blood sport. But I don't think anyone is going to lose money on this bout.

It has an extremely strong, hard-core audience, ... It has been marginalized as a sport of cable TV. It's never been an advertiser-friendly sport because you don't know how long a bout will go, and some advertisers are hesitant due to its perception of something of a blood sport. But I don't think anyone is going to lose money on this bout.

I think today's drivers are hesitant to get into a rivalry because they could be the bad guy. Look at Jimmie Johnson. There was a period of time here this year he was booed everywhere he went. No one likes to be booed. I don't care who you are.

E. O. Wilson

I think that's why most boards are hesitant to hire outside of the state because they want someone who knows the issues.

I was a little hesitant (on the 50-yarder). I didn't swing away on that one and kind of guided it through. We'll be fine. You forget that even though he was around last year, this was his first NFL game.