Ron Johnson Quotes (30 Quotes)

We're going to find a way to win every night, no matter what the score is. Our job is to be in a position when the phone rings, and it will, that I can tell general manager Theo Epstein or Tito or whoever, 'Yeah, this guy can help you.' That's what we're looking to do.

We don't have that good of information.

The reason Apple is really good, I think, and the reason their stores succeeded, is not just 'cause we know the big idea, but we have a real passion for the littlest detail. It's legendary in our products.

Design works if it's authentic, inspired, and has a clear point of view. It can't be a collection of input.

The core value that differentiates Apple is our ability to innovate.

You need a very, exceptionally clear vision. And to me, a vision is something that you can say in one sentence. The fewer the words the better.

If there was one abortion bill we thought the governor was going to sign, it was this. The parental-consent laws are already on the books. We were just trying to make them more meaningful. This is a pretty common sense, pretty moderate, common-ground type of bill we thought we could get into law.

We just wanted to get Kelly five innings and make sure he was healthy today. He was able to move around fine.

Nobody in their right mind will do it again. We get paid next to nothing. We lose a ton of money on it. It's really, really labor-intensive.

Title 26 of the Internal Revenue Code. Taxation, basically. It's what tripped up Al Capone.

You are made or broken at this level with your veterans as far as the chemistry on your club. Veterans can control the atmosphere and mentality of your team, and we were fortunate this year to have those guys.

I haven't seen him in three or four years. He must come at night. There's a (waste oil) tank in the ground. He puts the hose in there, sucks it out, and he's gone.

His ability to shut down opposing running games, he's the best I've ever had. The ones he hasn't thrown out he's had very little chance.

I thought he did a great job. His at-bats looked really good. He was right on everything and he didn't seem to have any problems afterwards, so that's really good news.

He loved Paso Robles. He was very soft-spoken ... and always entertaining to be around. I'll miss him a lot.

I heard it taste like dirt, untreated lake water, mildew, Lysol, Pine Sol. I've heard everything.

Rest in Peace, Brother, you will be missed.

Innovation is this amazing intersection between someone's imagination and the reality in which they live. The problem is, many companies don't have great imagination, but their view of reality tells them that it's impossible to do what they imagine.

I've always thought he has done a good job at controlling the game, ... It's easy, in this game, to look at pitch selection when things don't work out properly. I heard that coming in from last year, but I don't see it. He's open to learn and nobody is right all the time. This game is about second-guessing. I'm really comfortable with Shop back there.

I don't judge outings in AAA for guys who have proven themselves physically.

If they take just half of our business, they put us out of business. If they cut that down, there's no way we could possibly make a profit.

the physics of fire are pretty much the same. And we're still here to serve the citizens of Yakima.

I think it shows the strength of the organization, what we've seen come through here,

Apple has great marketing, among the best PR and marketing in the world.

He's come a long way, (but) he's still developing. I challenge you to find somebody with a quicker release with accuracy than he does. And he gives you a presence behind the plate. You combine that with his pure power at the plate. The guy has all the tools to be a front-line player in the big leagues.

I've been managing for 14 years. This is one of the tougher road trips I've been on, and I'm not even playing. I know how my body is feeling right now. I can only (guess) how these guys feel. For them to come out and play this well, I salute them.

I'm pleased the way guys have handled it mentally. At this level there can be a lot of agendas. I feel very comfortable with five games left with what we've accomplished.

I think the chief justice is pushing hard to fund that and five other new judges throughout the state, but with Medicaid Part D, theres still no telling if the funding will be available. My understanding is the Legislative Fiscal Office is dealing with that committee right now.

It's their court, and if they're not going to play hard here, they're not going to play hard anywhere, so this game had all the intensity we expected.

Customers were sending my tea back because of the taste of it. On a day at lunch, we'll sell 100 bags of tea. Today, it was six.