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I do not propose to write an ode to dejection, but to brag as lustily as chanticleer in the morning, standing on his roost, if only to wake his neighbours up.

Henry David Thoreau

Propose to any Englishman any principle or instrument, however admirable, and you will observe that the whole effort of the English mind is directed to find a difficulty, a defect, or an impossibility in it.

Charles Babbage

I was so surprised. I was hoping (he'd propose) sometime in the future, but not in February. I had just moved a few months ago, so I wasn't thinking he'd propose.

Junko Abe

In the course of April 2006, the Secretary-General is likely to propose a broader strategy.

Alex P. Schmid

Why don't the men propose, mamma, / Why don't the men propose?

Thomas Haynes Bayly

I would never propose an experiment of any kind that I thought could possibly harm a whale.

Chris Clark

LINQ is an example of breakthrough simplicity that required major effort by Microsoft, ... What developers are doing now and what they propose to do with LINQ is a radical change.

Peter O'kelly

I had it in my pocket and I thought in court would be the perfect place to propose right in front of the judge -- once we cleared the hurdle (exoneration).

John Rossall

We need to dream big dreams, propose grandiose means if we are to recapture the excitement, the vibrancy, and pride we once had.

Coleman Young

[Davison shared his suggestion with Evans when she called him to propose some charity concerts, and she couldn't be happier with the idea.] We are beholden to that part of the country, ... We have to do something to keep the music alive.

Laura Evans

He has been involved in profound questions — questions of religion, of life and death, of art versus life, of the ability of art to propose questions about life or even be relevant.

Mark Rosenthal

Nobody really believes that now, but nobody could ever find anything wrong with the classical argument, either. We can now propose what went wrong.

Samir Mathur

Sir, the object of the Flagg, which crossed the River, was to propose a cessation of hostilities for one hour for the purpose of entering into a negotiation for the surrender of Detroit.

William Hull

It is inconsistent to complain on the one hand about the burden of the overloaded international calendar and at the same time propose additional matches.

Thomas Kurth

[Barring homosexuals from ordination] doesn't break any new ground or propose a new policy, ... That's the policy that's been in effect, in theory. It's just been ignored in many areas, particularly North America.

Joseph Fessio

There are good prospects that in 2006, the U.S. will propose a rule to open the border to Canadian cattle and beef over 30 months, effectively bringing the market back to its free, transparent and competitive position.

Alexander Moens

Became the first to propose ... the possible existence of deep ocean life under the global ice shield perpetually surrounding the enigmatic moon of Jupiter, Europa.

Richard Hoagland

O'Neill has been more optimistic about the economy and resistant to additional stimulus, so I suppose one could read between lines that he was losing that battle, and the administration is more likely to propose aggressive stimulus now.

Alan Levenson

This is the first salvo. China could be next in trying to propose a similar loophole for Pakistan.

Daryl Kimball

I wouldn't propose this budget and not expect many changes. So far we are on target with this year's budget, as a matter of fact we're ahead of the game. State revenues are ahead also and we're benefiting from that.

Ted Davis

It's likely that by the end of the year, the staff will recommend to the commission that the commission propose changes.

Doug Scheidt

We like to have some understanding about what local governments are looking for as it relates to a development pattern and we are also interested in local citizens' input. We try to take as much input as we can into our thinking before we make any decisions about the kind of development we will propose.

Joe Perring

I am here to propose a toast to sportswriters. It's up to you whether you stand up or not.

Fred Trueman

I fail to understand how a township allowed this to happen. I feel that the concept was lost [last month]. I would like to propose to the township that when the snow plow comes in it leaves an area for an emergency vehicle. I am looking for assurance from the township.

Joe Bruno

Everything a commission might do has already been done before. Therefore, it is highly improbable that it could discover or propose anything not already discussed at length in public. And it could serve only to further impede this long overdue legislation.

Barry Kauffman

That would be a part of any energy policy with regard to pipeline supply that I would propose. It will include conservation.

Rebecca Wagner

Well, those, including my colleague and friend the premier of Alberta, who propose that the solution is in the privatization of health care, will take any argument they can find. And sometimes even misrepresent the facts to try and bolster their argument.

Lorne Calvert

Our Ukraine has agreed on the position that the force that gets the most votes... will propose its candidacy for the prime minister's post.

Roman Bezsmertnyi

They propose to make the same modifications to the south tower that they did to the north tower, which we approved at our meeting on February 9.

Darrell Boeske

The commission at this stage has decided to propose that Spain is going to be referred to the (European) Court of Justice for this.

Oliver Drewes

This is the first time I've actually heard or read about it. I know nothing about it, and until I do I would propose it come off the consent agenda.

Bill Downey

Will take a look at what they do propose. The main thing we're looking for is, if they are continuing to operate, it must be in a way that does not violate air-quality standards.

Bill Hayden

Chairman Grassley is trying to propose options to move the ball forward and advance this bill out of committee.

Jill Gerber

I would propose that we have gone through all the efforts that you as a community have set up for neighborhoods to express their needs. We would like you to respect the fact that we have gone through this procedure correctly.

Barbara Cook

I would now propose forming a consortium along the lines the Minister is asking for.

Paul Budde

We are not proposing anything [yet], ... We don't want to propose anything to bias the discussion. I want to hear what others have to say.

Gary Herbert

For my part, I consider that it will be found much better by all parties to leave the past to history, especially as I propose to write that history myself.

Sir Winston Churchill

He is really nice, and now when I propose something he'll say, 'You don't really want to do that,' and I very much appreciate that he will tell me that because sometimes I just need to leave things alone.

Dave Clausen

There is a leap from sounding each other out to coalition talks. In doing that, it must be clear that the (Christian Democratic) Union has the right to propose the chancellor and will nominate Angela Merkel.

Roland Koch

On the basis of public statements and my consultations with my colleagues, I cannot see 18 senators voting to propose amendments to the Constitution through a constituent assembly.

Franklin Drilon

Pell City can propose, and we can propose, ... We still have to go through attorneys and the U.S. Justice Department. There are some financial considerations where the line would be drawn.

Tom Sanders

The world does not speak. Only we do. The world can, once we have programmed ourselves with a language, cause us to hold beliefs. But it cannot propose a language for us to speak. Only other human beings can do that.

Richard Rorty

One reason for the misunderstanding is that we Christians often propose this moralistically instead of giving reasons, instead of convincing. This is a weakness of ours.

Angelo Scola

We need to act. I propose that everybody get together very soon.

Peter Danckert

We will propose a committee of inquiry with the task of clearing up everything about el-Masri, but also focusing on the question of involvement in the war in Iraq.

Renate Kuenast

In short, they propose taking decision-making over from participatory community [bodies] and putting it into the hands of local bureaucrats.

Terje Anderson

It's not competitive with our coal and nuclear units. It's one thing to propose [a municipal utility]. There are a lot of costs involved.

Ralph Dinicola

Let us read with method, and propose to ourselves an end to which our studies may point. The use of reading is to aid us in thinking.

Edward Gibbon

The government is to be given an opportunity to propose substitutions for the classified information authorized to be disclosed by the District Court, ... to be given an opportunity to respond to any proposed substitutions.

Zacarias Moussaoui

We are going to sit down with them and officially propose that they take part in the government.

Esmail Haniya

My goal is to move forward with the town and ask them to be more open to us when they propose bonding, and to understand the dilemma of the taxpayer. I'd like it to be an organization that has a positive relationship with town government.

Eileen Larkin

We hope that the United States government changes its position. But, if not, we propose that Group C play in Caracas. We don't approve of Cuba's exclusion.

Edwin Zerpa

We hope that the United States' government changes its position, but if not, we propose that Group C play in Caracas. We don't approve of Cuba's exclusion.

Edwin Zerpa

We hope that the United States' government changes its position. But, if not, we propose that Group C play in Caracas. We don't approve of Cuba's exclusion.

Edwin Zerpa

I think it's sick for you not to take people into consideration before you propose these lines.

Ed Krebs

I propose for the NPC Standing Committee to include a law on safeguarding the social security of landless farmers in its legislation plan.

Zhou Hongyu