Grades are almost completely relative, in effect ranking students relative to others in their class. Thus extra achievement by one student not only raises his position, but in effect lowers the position of others. James S. Coleman American Sociologist More James S. Coleman Quotes 0
So, you know, I think that Democrats are being more successful in Congress and I'm really going to be proud of the role I will play tomorrow as ranking Democrat on the Intelligence Committee when this bill passes. Jane Harman American Politician More Jane Harman Quotes 0
My father was a civil servant, fairly sort of middle ranking, low to middle ranking. He worked almost entirely in what was then called Administrative Labour, dealing with employment and unemployment issues. John Hume Irish Politician More John Hume Quotes 0
Falsity cannot keep an idea from being beautiful; there are certain errors of such ingenuity that one could regret their not ranking among the achievements of the human mind. Jean Rostand French Scientist More Jean Rostand Quotes 0
As the highest ranking American official in the United Nations organization, I came to understand thoroughly that the national constitutional processes of the member states define the status of territories under their sovereignty. Dick Thornburgh American Politician More Dick Thornburgh Quotes 0
I did take the ranking into account as a helpful guide rather than something I put an extreme emphasis on. Adam Schneider More Adam Schneider Quotes 0
The election commission is headed by the head of the supreme court in Egypt, which is much higher ranking than the administrative court, so they are not bound by that legally. Ahmed Nazif More Ahmed Nazif Quotes 0
It was a great competition. The final ranking was really settled in the 1,000 and my only plan was to run in front. Andre Niklaus More Andre Niklaus Quotes 0
Losing the No. 1 ranking doesn't mean much, but if losing twice doesn't humble you, then you're not an athlete or a coach. I think we are humble, and we should be. Andy Jackson More Andy Jackson Quotes 0
[Iowa State spokesman John McCarroll, whose school scored high on community service, said,] It appears this ranking does more closely measure what we are trying to do than some other national rankings. ... manifest throughout a Wellesley education. Ann Hill More Ann Hill Quotes 0
If we are to truly repair America's standing in the world, the Bush administration must hold accountable high-ranking officials who allow the continuing abuse and torture of detainees. Anthony Romero More Anthony Romero Quotes 0
No death threats while I was in Korea nor leading up to the competition. Actually, a very high-ranking Korean speed-skating official was telling me that I may have sparked a fan club! How cool is that? Apolo Ohno More Apolo Ohno Quotes 0
A ranking is just a number by a name. We knew we could do it. We believed. Ayinde Ubaka More Ayinde Ubaka Quotes 0
We don't strive to achieve the ranking. I think the values that we hold, and the way in which we deliver the education are modeled after some of the best things that some of the elite private schools have done. Barbara Dixon More Barbara Dixon Quotes 0
If anyone was put on this earth to fulfill the role of ambassador, defined as the 'highest ranking diplomat,' that person would be Bill Strong. Boyd Palmer More Boyd Palmer Quotes 0
I don't think we could ever be pleased with whatever ranking we see unless poverty is eradicated and children are cared for at a 100 percent level. Bob Pekar More Bob Pekar Quotes 0
It just goes to show you can have a high ranking and be undefeated to a certain point, but once you lose a game, if you start losing consecutively, just like that everything goes away. Bobby Jones American Golfer More Bobby Jones Quotes 0
We're feeling pretty good right now. With our [No. 10] ranking, there's been a lot of criticism and skepticism, people saying we aren't playing up to our ranking. But that's just how it is. It could have been bad [after the WSU loss], but we ended up turning it around and making it good. Bobby Jones American Golfer More Bobby Jones Quotes 0
That really impresses more than our record or ranking. We have three goalkeepers that are just phenomenal. We're really blessed to have three keepers of that level. Bryan Sabato More Bryan Sabato Quotes 0
This relevancy ranking is what I think will be the secret sauce to Googles blog search success. Charlene Li More Charlene Li Quotes 0
there's no one in charge ... it's just a complete free-for-all ... people in high-ranking positions need to be made aware. Chris Lawrence More Chris Lawrence Quotes 0
It's a wonderful ranking and it's a very special designation. We're proud the ranking speaks to more than the design of the golf course but also to the traditional golf experience and ambiance of The Kingsley Club. Ed Walker More Ed Walker Quotes 0
I think he understands what great talent we have, but he's doing a good job keeping us grounded. The ranking is not going to carry us to the championship game on April 5. We have to live up to it. Emeka Okafor More Emeka Okafor Quotes 0
Maya led her team to the state championship and a No. 3 national ranking. As a player she really is the complete package. Gary Stokan More Gary Stokan Quotes 0