Quotes of: Operational Keyword

New terms used like, 'overseas contingency operation' instead of the word 'war' - that reflects a worldview that is out of touch with the enemy that we face. We can't spin our way out of this threat.

Sarah Palin

Dr. John Montgomery: He had two cavities that needed filling. He put up a fight, but I took care of it. Christine Collins: And? Dr. John Montgomery: Your son's upper front teeth were separated by a small tissue, a diastema. It made them sit about an ...

Changeling

Deep Throat: You'll have to figure that on your own. Bob Woodward: Look, I'm tired of your chicken shit games! I don't want hints! I need to know what you know! [pause] Deep Throat: [very reluctant tone] The Watergate burglary... it was a Haldeman op...

All the President's Men

The efficiency of the cleaning solution in liquefying wizards suggested the operation of an antithetical principal,which-" "Did you have to get him started?" Cimorene asked reproachfully.

Calling on Dragons

Where is my oasis? Too far from here for me to crawl with these dead legs, refusing to co-operate Hands and fingers clawing uselessly through the grains of sand...

Chaos of the Mind

We always look for operators with a combination of guts, passion and genius.

Economic Warfare: Secrets of Wealth Creation in the Age of Welfare Politics

And grade every simile and metaphor from one star to five, and remove any threes or below. It hurts when you operate, but afterwards you feel much better.

The Bone Clocks

The maturing of a woman who has continued to grow is a beautiful thing to behold. Or, if your ad revenue or your seven-figure salary or your privileged sexual status depend on it, it is an operable condition.

The Beauty Myth

The U.S. government needs to learn from successful private businesses that run an effective and efficient operation in serving their customers and outwitting their competitors.

Counterterrorism and Cybersecurity: Total Information Awareness

I became convinced that noncooperation with evil is as much a moral obligation as is cooperation with good.

The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.

If she allowed herself to give in to the whole sadness of it, she'd never ever be able to operate like a normal person again.

On the Jellicoe Road

No man can always have adequate reasons for buying or selling stocks daily - or sufficient knowledge to make his play an intelligent play.

Reminiscences of a Stock Operator

Steve's sales pitch on the NeXT operating system was dazzling," according to Amelio. " He praised the virtues and strengths as though he were describing a performance of Oliver as Macbeth.

Steve Jobs

There are graceful ways of accessing your purpose and success, with time, invitation, gentleness, cooperation and surrender.

Simple Reminders: Inspiration for Living Your Best Life

The universe, they say, depended for its operation on the balance of four forces which they identified as charm, persuasion, uncertainty, and bloody-mindedness.

The Light Fantastic

Grounded leaders are present for others, operate with fortitude, and influence with the full impact of their vision and strength.

Leading Valiantly in Healthcare: Four Steps to Sustainable Success

If you think you can stand looking and not touching for eight months, you're welcome to try." "Try' being the operative word," he said, sighing. "No, I can't. And I don't want to try.

Unteachable

You will never experience personal growth, if you fear taking chances. And, you will never become successful, if you operate without integrity.

Where's My Purse?

A cooperative spirit enjoys a better harvest.

From Within I Rise: Spiritual Triumph Over Death and Conscious Encounters with "The Divine Presence"

Dogs and children vomit in distress. Women cry. ("Dial 'O' For Operator")

Weird Shadows From Beyond: An Anthology Of Strange Stories

I was able to get operated on four days after I was diagnosed. It was just a matter of getting this baseball-sized tumor out of me. I reflect now on how lucky I was to be in the situation where I could get the best possible help and treatment.

Eric Davis