Important Quotes

"And if you take the cameras out of the courtroom, then you hide, I think, a certain measure of truth from the public, and I think that's very important for the American public to know"

Lance Ito, Judge

"It's important to address young people in the reopening of New Orleans. In rebuilding, let's revisit the potential of American democracy and American glory"

Wynton Marsalis, Musician

"It's very satisfying to promote science and education and see good results. Setting a good example for young people, being a role model, is very important for me"

Yuan T. Lee, Scientist

"I do believe that enduring geological features are important, though I don't think I can be clear about exactly why"

Tracy Kidder, Author

"The centuries last passed have also given the taste important extension; the discovery of sugar, and its different preparations, of alcoholic liquors, of wine, ices, vanilla, tea and coffee, have given us flavors hitherto unknown"

Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, Lawyer

"But as important as the job to be done by government in the neighborhoods, the people must also be involved"

Jane Byrne, Politician

"Seeing the family is a very important part of my weekend"

Susannah York, Actress

"Anyone who thinks they're important is usually just a pompous moron who can't deal with his or her own pathetic insignificance and the fact that what they do is meaningless and inconsequential"

William Thomas, Athlete

"I believe it's important that we ensure that the police have a modern and flexible workforce. I think that's what is necessary, so that they can provide the public with the service that they want"

Theresa May, Politician

"Disapproval is a very important factor in all progress. There has really never been any progress without it"

James H. Breasted

"In both pop and disco, the meaning of the lyrics is not too important. I have nothing I feel I particularly want to say"

Giorgio Moroder, Producer

"The most important thing that certainly the United States and other Asian and Pacific actors have done is to urge that whatever happens, however the dispute is resolved, that it be resolved peacefully"

William Kirby, Scientist

"It's the group sound that's important, even when you're playing a solo"

Oscar Peterson, Musician

"In this ever-changing world, it's more important than ever that our top-notch military continues to receive the resources needed to serve and protect our country"

Max Baucus, Politician

"The single most important thing we can do today to ensure a strong, successful future for Wisconsin is invest in our kids early - because what we do now will determine what kind of state Wisconsin will be 10, 20, even 50 years from now"

Jim Doyle, Politician

"I certainly believe that improving our intelligence is of important national interest"

Jeff Sessions, Politician

"We share responsibility. It's important to have a good spouse; that's where I sympathize with single parents"

Hunter Tylo, Actress

"Circumstances can be very important. Find the right people to work with"

Steve Lacy, Musician

"I believe that investing in our children's development from the earliest age is the single most important contribution we can make to the health and wellbeing of our citizens, their capacity and the future prosperity of our state"

Jay Weatherill, Politician

"In my home State of Texas, the Port of Houston operates as the United States' top port for foreign tonnage and our second largest for total tonnage, so I know how important this bill is for the protection of the American people"

Michael McCaul, Politician

"It is very important that football can see beyond religion but FIFA does not just ignore its impact"

Sepp Blatter, Leader

"It feels important to go school; not necessarily to further my education, but more like a hobby"

Mandy Moore, Musician

"I believe it is important for the university to always remember its roots"

Michael N. Castle, Politician

"I think the number one thing that I find important is the importance of honesty with your friends and your parents, if you can be. But I think that telling people how you really feel, being who you truly are, being safe and taking care of yourself is the most important thing"

Emma Stone, Actress

"Honesty is the most single most important factor having a direct bearing on the final success of an individual, corporation, or product"

Ed McMahon, Entertainer

"But a large symphony orchestra basically is a repertory company and it has a very enormous repertoire and it is important for the performers to be able to know how to shift focus so that they instantly become part of the sound world that a particular repertoire demands"

Michael Tilson Thomas, Musician

"Register is very important. Music sounds best in a certain register"

Steve Lacy, Musician

"You have to starve the Beast. That's one of the most important things about tax cuts. If you leave the money in Washington, it's going to be spent"

Steve Chabot, Politician

"But more important than personal awards is winning the World Series. That's the max that anyone could ask for. Let alone to have the ball in your in your glove for the final out of the World Series. That was the ultimate"

Dennis Eckersley, Athlete

"What will become compellingly important is absolute clarity of shared purpose and set of principles of conduct sort of institutional genetic code that every member of the organization understands in a common way, and with deep conviction"

Dee Hock, Businessman

"As musicians, and as people who sell material for people to hear and absorb, it's important that we use that voice wisely"

Roberta Flack, Musician

"Music in this film is a very important part"

Maximilian Schell, Actor

"But seriously, I think overall in the scheme of things winning an Emmy is not important. Let's get our priorities straight. I think we all know what's really important in life - winning an Oscar"

Ellen DeGeneres, Comedian

"It is very important that when you put something on the grill, you leave it in place to cook. If you move it around too quickly, chances are it is going to stick"

Bobby Flay, Celebrity

"We were in Little Rock. We were assessing a very important issue. In the midst of our discussions, we were receiving urgent inquiries from The Washington Post asking about interviews"

Kenneth Starr, Lawyer

"Many parts of the granite statues were found, the most important of which had features close to Ramses II. The statue needs some restoration and weighs between four and five tons"

Zahi Hawass, Scientist

"The video game culture was an important thing to keep alive in the film because we're in a new era right now. The idea that kids can play video games like Grand Theft Auto or any video game is amazing. The video games are one step before a whole other virtual universe"

Vin Diesel, Actor

"I try hard to convince them it's important - but there's a history of discomfort with minorities voting in some parts of this country, so most especially the older people have to get accustomed to it"

Eddie Bernice Johnson, Politician

"The Pledge of Allegiance is an important expression of our shared values, and it should be preserved in its current form. I fully support the Pledge of Allegiance and urge my colleagues to do the same"

Judy Biggert, Politician

"As long as it's good music, that's what's important"

Tom Araya, Musician

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