“AS an economic historian, I appreciate what manufacturing has contributed to the United States. It was the engine of growth that allowed us to win two world wars and provided millions of families with a ticket to the middle class. But public policy needs to go beyond sentiment and history.” WorldNeedsTwoWarStatesWinningGrowthUnitedClassMillionsUnited StatesEconomicMiddlePolicyAppreciateWar Of The WorldsMiddle ClassSentimentsHistorianEnginesTicketsManufacturingPublic PolicyTwo Worlds Author:Christina Romer
“People appreciating my performance is good enough for me. I don't care much for awards and have never given it much thought. And anyway, I can't play the games people play to win awards.” PeopleI CanEnoughPlayCareGamesWinningGivenAppreciatePerformancesDon't CareI Don't CareGood EnoughAwardsPlay To Win Author:Manisha Koirala
“If at war, understand what it takes to win: Set a goal, define victory and fully support the effort. Leave no doubt that you respect the troops and appreciate their service.” IfsWarWinningGoalEffortSupportDoubtVictoryAppreciateNo DoubtTroops Author:Brad Wenstrup
“One of the reasons I appreciate being in a Pirates uniform is the greats who have worn it in the past. There was Bill Mazeroski hitting the walk-off home run to win the World Series. There was Roberto Clemente wearing the number 21. There was Pops: Willie Stargell. There was Dave Parker: Cobra.” WorldReasonHomeRunningPastWinningWalksNumbersAppreciateBillsSeriesPopsHittingWornUniformsPirateHome RunDaveWorld SeriesCobrasWorn It Author:Andrew McCutchen
“If Barack Obama cannot appreciate that our troops are winning in Iraq, he should not be their Commander in Chief.” IfsShouldWinningAppreciateIraqChiefsBarackTroopsCommandersOur TroopsCommander In Chief Author:Lindsey Graham
“Those are all real things that I experienced, not with [my daughters] growing up but with the, you know - I'm trying not to step into something and get a call, "Dad why'd you say that?"! But we'd go to games [where score wasn't kept], and I'd get it, but I wouldn't get it, because I think there's a real value in winners and losers, in not everybody getting a trophy - it makes you work hard, you appreciate what it takes, to say, "Why didn't we win?" You shouldn't be condemned for losing.” ThinkingKnowsTryingRealHardValuesGamesWinningStepsGrowing UpGrowingHard WorkDadLosingDaughterAppreciateWinnerScoreMy DaughterLoserReal ThingsTrophiesReal ValueWinner And Loser Author:Billy Crystal
“China got the local currency, the yuan which is appreciating against the dollar which means that all these Chinese people have more purchasing power. And they're willing now to spend some money after saving, you know they provided America with savings for years. Now they're going to spend some money. So this means that they are willing to allow the dollar to weaken because it means that their currency, the yuan goes up, so they're actually in a winning situation.” PeopleMeanWinningSituationAppreciateChineseCurrency Author:Max Keiser
“Nothing concentrates the mind like a firm deadline, and a little voice in the back of my mind reminding me that, "If you don't write, you don't eat." We all want to be respected and appreciated, but when you get a big honor like winning the Pulitzer, people start to look for your work in a new way with higher expectations. Today, the best thing about having won is when I get a nasty comment from some internet troll I can remind myself of the Pulitzer and say, "Well, somebody appreciates me".” PeopleWritingMindTodayWinningInternetHonorExpectationsAppreciateFirmCommentNastyAppreciatedDeadlineTroll Author:Clarence Page
“what is joy without sorrow? what is success without failure? what is a win without a loss? what is health without illness? you have to experience each if you are to appreciate the other. there is always going to be suffering. it’s how you look at your suffering, how you deal with it, that will define you.” IfsLooksJoySufferingWinningLossDealsBalanceSorrowAppreciateIllnessDefine You Author:Mark Twain
“Once you best a man, never gloat. Be generous and find something in his actions to praise. He won't enjoy being bested but he'll make a good face about it. Show him you appreciate it. Praise can win you a friend. Gloating will only ever make enemies.” MenShowsActionFacesWinningEnjoyEnemyAppreciatePraiseGenerousGloating Author:John Flanagan
“The measure of achievement is not winning awards. It's doing something that you appreciate, something you believe is worthwhile.” BelieveWinningAchievementAppreciateKitchenAwardsWorthwhileWinning Awards Author:Julia Child
“Here's the thing about Red Sox fans, or actually just fans from that region, in general: they appreciate the effort. And if you mail it in or if you give 80 percent, even with a win, they'll let you know that's not how you do it. They want - if it's comedian, if it's a musician, bring us your best show.” IfsKnowsWantGivingShowsWinningEffortFansMusicianPercentRedAppreciateComedianRegionsMailRed Sox Fans Author:Dane Cook
“Glue guys aren't superstars. They're not the No. 1 option. They just do things only coaches really appreciate. The stars get the headlines, but glue guys help you get in the winner's circle. I don't think you can win without having that kind of player.” ThinkingKindHelpingGuyWinningStarsPlayerAppreciateCoachesCirclesWinnerHeadlinesSuperstarGlueYou Can Win Author:Dick Vitale
“No one should expect the value of their house to appreciate quickly - counting on your home to be a significant part of your retirement saving isn't a winning strategy - but it is reasonable to expect that prices generally will rise with at least the rate of inflation for some time to come.” ShouldHomeValuesHouseWinningAppreciateStrategyRateSignificantSavingReasonableRetirementInflationCounting Author:Mark Zandi