Potential Quotes (2198 Quotes)

But so far, the invisible line was holding, separating the potential from its realization. Strange, that invisible lines could be so powerful, thought Maneck--strong as brick walls.

Events conspired to bring you back to where you'd been. It was what you did then that made all the difference: it was all about potential.

The choices you make now, the people you surround yourself with, they all have the potential to affect your life, even who you are, forever.

You're alive...That means you have infinite potential. You can do anything, make anything, dream anything. If you change the world, the world will change. Potential. Once you're dead, it's gone. Over. You've made what you've made, dreamed your dream, written your name.

You're alive, Bod. That means you have infinite potential. You can do anything, make anything, dream anything. If you can change the world, the world will change. Potential. Once you're dead, it's gone. Over. You've made what you've made, dreamed your dream, written your name. You may be buried here, you may even walk. But that potential is finished.

I'm not the hero, Mac. Never have been. Never will be. Let us be perfectly clear: I'm not the antihero, either, so quit waiting to discover my hidden potential. There's nothing to redeem me.

Everything seemed good, but I knew it had the potential to be awful.

Sometimes you need a little crisis to get your adrenaline flowing and help you realize your potential.

Fang and I searched in every way we could think of and found a million institutes of one kind or another, in Manhattan and throughout New York state, but none of them seemed promising. My favorite? The Institute for Realizing Your Pet's Inner Potential. Anyone who can explain that to me, drop a line.

Oh! that gentleness! how far more potent is it than force!

Small business owners see Mayors and other local officials as their biggest ally. Because of this, they are the key link to helping small businesses reach their true potential.

When we set high expectations for people we usually get disappointed and set them up for failure, it is best to accept them as they are and encourage them to reach their full potential.

The unique thing about Jaycees vs. some other groups is that the Jaycees are primarily solely responsible for everything from the idea generation all the way through the execution and the evaluation. The reason we do that is a lot of young professionals have great potential, but in their day-to-day business life aren't truly given the opportunity to lead projects. This is the way to help them get that experience.

The greatest barrier to someone achieving their potential is their denial of it.

Each day I wake up is a potential nightmare, as I dread that knock on my door that far too many families have already received. The fear I live with is a fact of life for military families with loved ones deployed in a war that should never have happened.

People really have to believe in their tax system. They have to believe that there is an equitable distribution of the burden, but there is also an important investment based upon the potential achievements that come from us paying our taxes.

We know the litigation that's out there has the potential to cost in excess of 6 billion.

For Qualcomm this has the potential to be a bit of an identity crisis,

We are mindful of the potential tragic consequences of events taking place in Indonesia,

It's kind of deflating when you've worked so hard all season for it to come down to one game. Then you have to play again. It can be a drag in some of these tournaments when you don't see the potential gains, especially for the seniors. It's hard to play when you know the goal you've set for yourself is unachievable, so it's amazing we played so well.

I think Tom Campbell has the potential to develop into a serious candidate and a threat to the incumbent. He comes across as a real straight-arrow Boy Scout type, which plays well against an embattled candidate.

There is no evidence of direct harm to patients, but the potential was there for lethal harm to patients and we are taking the strongest action to deal with the problem,

ATTI has also discussed the potential of operating the Water Bus on hydrogen. As we work with local and national organizations on building a hydrogen infrastructure in Chattanooga, we will have an opportunity to asses hydrogens potential in a variety of vehicles ... A hydrogen Water Bus has a certain ring to it.

With small and mid-cap companies, there may be the potential for a takeout, but it's just very hard to get ahead of that. It's a highly speculative way to invest and investors need to be very cautious,

I couldn't be more proud of guys like Derek Jeter, Sheffield, Matsui. They absolutely played incredible. Randy Johnson came back with a warrior-type performance today. Unfortunately, guys like myself didn't contribute. This team has a lot of potential, and we'll be back.

We are sure that the delegates will be amazed by the enthusiasm and the potential that exists in the Middle East for their services and products.

I urged them the government to further develop the private sector and to explore the private investment potential.

I think the potential for man is so enormous, if we can stay alive long enough, we're going to be seeing a lot of what Star Trek is projecting.

There are a number of potential catalysts for a short-term correction in the sector.

Given the potential, we believe what we've paid is the correct price. There was a lot of competition.

The question is going to come down to if it's reasonable accommodation or not. We can not comment on a potential case but in general people should be accommodated to enjoy a facility to the same extent as any non-disabled person. I am providing (Mr. Paulsen) what is considered very reasonable accommodations. Just get me a slip and we will (issue a card) and it's done.

We tend to look at successful athletes and make them almost bigger than life.... I have seen many young men who have achieved greatness. I have also seen those who have come up a little short of their potential. I do know that those who succeed have been able to ... recognize within themselves the potential to do something well and then work hard to prepare themselves for that eventual opportunity. Others wait for the opportunity to come and then start to work, thus coming up a little short.

I have fond memories of being involved in the event as a player, and now to be involved as an owner should be equally rewarding. Our investment group believes that even though this event is already the most attended event outside of the Grand Slams it has the potential to reach even greater heights, and there is not a better place for that to happen than at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

I always look at films as real stories with real people in real situations. That's why I struggle with the whole notion of calling someone the 'good guy' or the 'bad guy,' because I think we all have potential to do good things and all have the potential to do bad things.

For the last two weeks, he has been portrayed as this monster. Two weeks ago the headlines with his mug shot (said), 'It's Him.' It is important for me to let the public, especially the potential jury pool in Brooklyn, know what kind of person he really is.

This year, the whole court seems to be willing to go along with clear, concise, yet not very sweeping decisions. Some of these cases had the potential to be controversial, but they are focusing on the issues they agree on.

He had a very routine night, ... There was absolutely no warning of potential problems.

We will be heading into the meat of our schedule, so it will be important for us to be prepared and have our best foot forward. I feel we have some potential, but I want these wrestlers to respond and give the kind of effort I know they're capable of on the mat. When they do, I'll be glad to praise their performance.

Eminent domain has been used historically very judiciously and mostly appropriately in North Carolina and other states. Our opposition is strictly based on our concern about the potential change in direction with eminent domain that the Supreme Court had opened that threatens private ownership of property.

Projects have ebbs and flows, and there are periods of opposition. ... This project will bring benefits to the region. One thing we shouldn't lose sight of is the potential to remake the face of the city, in a very positive way. I know of no place where anyone's ever regretted building a transit line. We don't have to shorten the line, and we don't have to raise taxes.

The cash infusion stemming from a potential GMAC sale would give GM additional financial flexibility, though clearly at the expense of earnings power.

To the extent that SUV makers can solve the rollover problem, we may see them becoming the safe haven for children that they have the potential to be.

It's clear the potential of the financial sector to play a larger role in the economy is enormous,

The president does not discuss with a potential nominee his or her views on specific issues that could come before the court.

Here you have a potential single-point failure that could take out both the station and the shuttle. So it no doubt is going to be their No. 1 risk.

So potent was religion in persuading to evil deeds.

Always sing below your potential.

National film industries tend to move in cycles. In Australia right now, we're on a high, a feeling of potential, which as yet shows no sign of flagging. But the word "industry" is misleading. A small national cinema has no industry in the Hollywood sense.

A loving caring teacher took a liking to me. She noticed the potential and wanted to help shape it. She also brought me clothes and shoes.

The reality of trade with China continues to fall short of the potential. If our economic relationship is to stay afloat, China needs to lighten the load by carrying out reforms and delivering results.