Used to Quotes

Before coming down here, most of us didn't know the difference between coral and a sponge. I used to think of fish as wheat, something you harvest. I can't think the word 'supply' and 'fish' in the same sentence now.

It's not a frenzy like it used to be, but it's a good line.

I used to believe in forever, but forever is too good to be true.

A popular fantasy is to suppose that flying machines could be used to drop dynamite on the enemy in time of war.

A number of my friends used to kid me about it -- 'Nice solution, but what can it do?' They didn't see much in it.

We were used to her wandering, never wandered too far away. She always came back home, no problem, but that day, she didn't come back.

When the water gets clearer than it used to be, then you can get a lot more algae growth.

We never saw this letter the way she changed it until we got it from (her attorney). It used to say permanent. She struck it out and wrote temporary.

When I was a little girl, I used to dream of palm trees, now I'm here in Venice creating memories for children to last a lifetime.

We used to go to the playground and, of course, (Kobe) wanted to shoot the basket. But all the kids wanted to play soccer. So he had to play soccer with Italian kids. He used to be a good goalie.

It used to be said that Pluto is a misfit. But now we know Earth is the misfit. This is the most populous class of planet in our solar system and we have never sent a mission to this class.

It's going to take the first couple of games just for him to get used to the game speed. Once things start clicking, he'll be fine. I think he could be as good as Gino when he matures. He's got a great touch. I really like that about him. He's not winging it in there every time. He knows where to put it and how to put it there.

Just take baby steps, a little bit at a time. It'd probably be overwhelming if you're not used to it the way we have, so I just think you have to continue to talk to your kids on all levels.

Years ago I used to commiserate with all people who suffered. Now I commiserate only with those who suffer in ignorance, who do not understand the purpose and ultimate utility of pain.

I used to sing on the school bus everyday.

Sure, we helped win the war. We took photographs of Japan that were used to select (bombing) targets and to analyze damage, which was our main job. It was hot on Guam, and the metal huts were like tin cans. That's why we hardly ever wore our uniforms.

When we were a club band, we always used to say, 'Man, if we ever see success, we'd like to open doors for other people, to push the boundaries and fully contribute something to art, to music, that is going to help it evolve instead of doing stuff for the sake of money or doing stuff for the sake of being popular.

My grandmother used to say to sneak up behind someone with a paper bag and pop it.

They used to call Arkansas 'the land of opportunity,' and black people said, 'Opportunity for whom? Today, we can say 'opportunity for all,' and Arkansas can be proud of this moment.

For instance, if he gets arrested on another felony within a certain amount of time it can be used to enhance the sentence on that new felony. It's not totally gone. But for the concern that's surfaced here, the retaining of his employment I would view that as an acquittal for those purposes.

I used to do gymnastics and wrestling. It always seemed like girls got pushed around, so then I just stayed with wrestling.

I've been a waitress since I was 15 years old. I started at what used to the Dutch Kitchen at the corner of West Grand Avenue and Fourth Street.

Noah was a gardener who used to sell his produce on Central Avenue, ... It was quite an accomplishment for an ex-slave to purchase land. We want to give him his recognition.

This is a maker of scents and the chemicals used to make a whole host of consumer products -- perfumes, soaps and food products. I like companies where their customers that are actually generating the demand, ... It has very high returns on capital, a good business and a reasonable valuation.

It was pretty frustrating watching a couple weekends ago. I?m not used to sitting back and watching things go on. For me to go out and play against them was fun. I got to redeem myself.