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A bank is a place where they lend you an umbrella in fair weather and ask for it back when it begins to rain.

Robert Frost

The hand that hath made you fair hath made you good.

William Shakespeare

Make money, money by fair means if you can, if not, but any means money.

Horace Mann

If it doesn't have Siamese twins in a jar, it is not a fair.

Matt Groening

Most learned of the fair, most fair of the learned.

Jacopo Sannazaro

A fair exterior is a silent recommendation.

Publilius Syrus

The Irish are a fair people - they never speak well of one another.

Samuel Johnson

I was given this only because I am older than you are, ... And I think that's perfectly fair.

Donald Sutherland

One of the things that you really have to master is just navigating through the art fair.

Craig Robins

We don't want them to play in 35 mph winds. It's not fair to either team.

Gale Howard

We think it's a fair and balanced agreement that meets the needs of both the company and the union.

Brian Hamilton

They won't pay more than fair-market rent. But they could pay less.

Dasha Castillo

I would admit to you that we could take some credit, but there's a fair amount of luck in that too.

Louis Gerstner

Basketball isn't a fair game.

Jansen Hamilton

When we got here, there was only one good bridal fair each year, and that was in January.

Carolayne Holley

We're not afraid of competition. Our goal was to assure that the co-ops are competing on a fair and level playing field.

John Hinkle

It is very fair, but asks questions all the way.

Mark Phillips

The working people of this county already are paying more than their fair share.

Stephen Urban

The ball is in their court. We believe we have presented a fair contract. We are asking that the union reconsider their decision.

Bud Grebey

If one makes demands of the country, those whose bank accounts are stronger must also contribute their fair share.

Franz Muentefering

Anything that matches teams evenly is a fair option.

Bob Asmussen

They beat us fair and square. I told the girls that this may be the best thing that happened to them.

Walter Dorman

We are talking about the same language. Really, to be fair to the man.

Musikari Kombo

Life isn't fair. It's just fairer than death, that's all.

William Goldman

It was a surprise for me, ... He asked me how I was doing and said he would do some kind of a tribute to me at the state fair.

David Somerville

The fact the fair is still there is really something.

John Root

We put a new twist on it at the Dodge County Fair.

Francis Skrenes

I think that these people will have a fair chance to file an appeal.

Jim Flynn

We want fair, timely compensation.

Don Goss

To be fair is not enough any more. We must be ferociously fair.

John Hay Whitney

Too fair to worship, too divine to love.

Hebbel

I'm not going to say I'm sold on a five-day fair, and I'm not sure we can do it.

Susan Hayward

Canada's getting its fair share of the upside and the downside.

Dennis Desrosiers

Life is not fair; get used to it.

Bill Gates

We do not think it is the right thing to do to take away the right to have a fair, secret, democratic ballot.

Joseph Mcinerney

We're going to try and make it a one-stop social services fair.

Dan Bailey

I would hit him on it, too. It's definitely fair game.

David E. Johnson

He loved his home. He loved his daughters. And he loved me. He was very stubborn but very fair and honest.

Patricia Lewis

It was tough luck for her. I don't think that is fair.

Mark Morales

I don't think it's fair to characterize this as a gimmick. This is paid for. This is not a gimmick.

Robert Genuario

We are not getting our fair share of Chinese trade and we want more of it.

Jim Peterson

The substructure is in fair condition. People shouldn't have misgivings about that.

Chuck Davies

There's a fair amount of resilience in the consumer.

David Abella

When they're not the majority at fault, they shouldn't have to pay more than their fair share.

Slade O'brien

Fair, reasonable, adequate and in the best interests of the class.

Robert Kaye

They would do a fair job.

David Spry

I think it's a fair deal for both of them.

Michael Knott

It's not fair, ... The city needs to look at the policy.

Bob Barrett

I'm sure this agreement is a fair solution for the clubs involved and for the player.

Klaus Allofs

It's not fair to hold us accountable for small numbers of students.

David Baum

We need to make people who don?t pay, pay their fair share.

Peter Sorenson

It's fair to say, give back more than you receive. That's a philosophy of both of them: They lead by example.

Peter Kellogg

It would be fair to say we're not going out of our way (for Idol ).

Dan Bradley

The people in my building, they understand. They think what we are asking for is fair.

Carlos Padilla

You were always fair to us, to the prosecution and to the defense.

Gary Simpson

He believes that he will receive a fair and proper hearing the U.S. on these very serious allegations.

Judith Seddon

It's not fair for us to be considered criminals, because we haven't done anything. What about the drug addicts, the murders ? what about them ? those are the criminals. We are only here to work and to achieve something, to be somebody.

Maria Martinez

They didn't feel like it was a fair turnaround.

Dan Clark

Before you contradict an old man, my fair friend, you should endeavor to understand him.

George Santayana

The transaction, ... is fair to everybody.

Randy Levine

A fair request should be followed by the deed in silence.

Dante Alighieri

They are coming to the market because they want to have some fair values on which to basically try to consolidate in the future.

James Alexander

Will have to give us free, fair elections and democracy .

Ali Zardari

I really, really believe our officials are fair. Perfect? No. Fair? Yes.

Brad Bjorkgren

Now this happened, and it puts the spotlight back on him in a very negative way, and it's not fair to him, either.

Jeff Ruby

When I think about Zeal, he was the most honest and fair man I had ever known.

Chuck Alexander

When you have your teammates doing their jobs, and you don't do yours, it's not fair to them.

Brittany Cheney

We also had a lot of artifacts donated to the fair and we need the display area.

David Viers

This is a contest that will showcase creativity, inspiration and talent, as well as advertise our county and fair.

Katherine Meade

We had very effective meetings. They were long, but we got a lot done. Each group got a fair chance.

Aaron Robinson

As a goalkeeper you certainly cover more real estate if you're big, so he covers a fair amount of real estate, ... He's got a big wingspan.

Bobby Clark

It's not fair to say the U.S. has all the good ideas.

Monica Shephard

We have to now ensure there are free and fair elections.

Ranil Wickremesinghe

Our efforts to find a fair resolution to this matter continue. The process is not complete, yet.

Ron Ishoy

It's fair to say that it probably is the warmest since we have modern meteorological records.

Drew Shindell

It was a fair amount of exercise.

Steve Layson

I believe it's fair.

Joseph Davis

This is not to restrict them, but to protect fair competition, which is good for the industry.

Shi Jiliang

I always try to be fair and make sure we're not over-reaching.

Kurt Kawafuchi

It's fair to say we're disappointed with our performance in Australia.

Theresa Gattung

If you're a family, you can't afford to go to the fair and eat.

Brandy Williams

A lot of our money comes from the residents of Fair Haven.

Doug Edler

I'm hoping they can decide quickly because it's not really fair to keep them in these cages for a long time.

Diane Orgill

I think there are some things that are going to have to be decided, ... One of the biggest concerns as far as fair board is concerned is a way to communicate across the grounds.

Robert Park

Finally, we have some reason to smile. God is fair.

Hajra Catic

I'm not jumping up and down, but it's a fair verdict.

Peter Berger

I think it's fair to say we have met the overriding request to have all the facilities enclosed.

Thomas O'neil

To be fair, the city should get some consideration. We didn't enter into the deal thinking the deal would fall through.

Mayor Lori Holt Pfeiler

Dr. Davis presented a very, very fair budget. It was very responsible.

Joan Hodge

What Exxon did to us is not fair, what has been done to us is a travesty.

Robert Wolfe

I'm trying to keep it where I'm not moralistic. I'm just trying to be fair.

Dianne Howard

I was very happy with the vote. It was very fair.

Dean Stock

The biggest fair in the state, Champlain Valley, only advertises 35 rides at their event.

Richard Rivers

Their agenda had nothing to do with Spring Fair.

Jeff Russell

It's fair to say, at current prices, that running a gold company is a lot more fun than it was even six months ago.

Ian Cockerill

I thought he was brilliant against us to be fair.

Robert Earnshaw

That is going to be how you continue to expand the DirecTV experience ... beyond simply television, ... a fair amount of devices of our own.

Chase Carey

This is an excellent way to be recognized as a community steward and supporter of the fair experience.

Bob Kessler

I'm just thankful for a fair jury.

Beanie Sigel

There is not much between the two sides and I think the 1-1 was a fair result in the end.

Robert Huth

We're driven by business logic, and we'll adopt a fair and balanced approach as we rationalize. We recognize the sensitivity of the employees, and we'll be fair, balanced, and caring in approaching this.

Pat Russo

That's not fair, ... I can see why there could be paranoia. You think you have to go faster.

Ron Guenther

The faith-based community in the U.S. is one of our strongest customer bases and allies in promoting Fair Trade.

Anna Utec

It is only fair that we listen to the wide range of views that exist in Edinburgh.

Andrew Burns

What is your sexes earliest, latest cure, Your heart's supreme ambition? To be fair.

Lord Lyttelton

Suddenly, this region is getting its fair share.

Carol Whiteside

We are here to compete, we will compete fair and square, and we will go home with loads and loads of medals.

Gideon Sam

I am really taken aback by that. Just to single out churches is not fair.

Councilman Henry Ficklin

We ran a fair program before. But the standard of excellence is higher. The quality is higher.

Angela Johnson

It was his idea to come to the fair... and he found his grave there.

Tadeusz Dlugosz

Fan Fair is just the most amazing thing.

Rascal Flatts

You have to be fair and equitable and, if push comes to shove, you have to hold people accountable.

Dan Lawson

In the circumstances,it is not befitting and fair on my part to continue as national president.

Deve Gowda

I have never coached because of money, but they've been more than fair with me. That was definitely a factor for me.

Dave Houle

I don't think what has happened to me has been fair. I think that I've gotten --that I didn't commit these crimes. I've had to go through all of this.

Greta Van Susteren

It was fair by the umpires. It was kind of hard for me to see.

Trot Nixon

It makes it a little bit more fair for the clubs who have fewer members than others.

Janice Nunn

We get all kinds of personal answers that explain why they can't be fair.

Ann Hill

There's an automatic bias because the company is based in the Middle East. It's not fair to the company, but we have to be cautious.

Kristen Wolf

Workers are legally entitled to breaks and employers have to acknowledge that. They should try and be fair to all staff and consult with them before they change any rules.

Charles Cotton

I really do believe we had an honest chance from the start. They were very fair with us. It was a fair game.

Josh Lief

Fair or unfair, California is really on the leading edge of mandated requirements for employers. If you have one or more employees, you have a lot of things you have to be aware of.

Robert Russell

You must be consumed with insatiable greed. Is that a fair statement?

Daniel Petrocelli

Fair competition and a win-win situation is our objective.

Shang Fulin

There will always be people who do not want a fair and just government.

Charles Owens

AAIA supports such an effort by the FTC, but we believe that that governance of the board should be fair and represent both the aftermarket and car companies equally.

Kathleen Schmatz

There is a fair amount of self-policing among the runners.

Guy Morse

We struck a fair balance. We feel we've been fair with all our customers.

Frank Poirot

I do not ask to profit. I ask for what is fair and proper.

Jackie Peterson

We feel this is in excess of what the fair market value is.

John Valentine

I dig the fair atmosphere. Give me a sausage with onions! I really dig the fair. It's great.

Gene Johnson

We believe (the employee pensions) are very fair and very competitive.

Gary Sheffer

I don't understand how you can have a fair trial in this atmosphere of insecurity, with bombs going off.

Richard Goldstone

We thought it was only fair they be here. They're playing on our team, they should come to our dance.

Justin Baker

We will do whatever it takes to make the contract fair.

Robert Waters

I'm not going to get into whether it is or isn't individual players because that's not fair on the players.

Maurice Kidd

It is the forum where we can be fair and give the same information to everyone.

Tony Vaticalos

I could've loaded it up with Melville, but that wouldn't be fair to anyone else.

Jon Vickers

If you open the door between floors, there can be a fair gap between the shaft of the elevator and the frame of the elevator car.

Michael Mccann

When I was 11, I had to be in bed by 7 p.m. That wasn't fair.

Nicollette Sheridan

I'd be a butterfly; living a rover, / Dying when fair things are fading away.

Thomas Haynes Bayly

I love the fair atmosphere. The fair is a fun day for everyone. Besides being entertaining, it's educational. Everything looks authentic.

Michelle Spears

By the end of 2006, I should be able to tell you with near certainty what our traffic load will be in seven days and with a fair degree of certainty what to expect in 30 days.

John Cazahous

You need to be fair about returning.

Nancy Friedman

It is not about quotas; it is about a system that is fair.

Sandra Parga

We're looking for a fair method where all members of the party have a say. This is not a club.

Nicholas Carbone

Not in a public forum, where these people cannot respond. It's not fair.

Brian Humke

To be called a coward, I don't think that's fair.

Rodney Alexander

We see a fair amount of resistance...not a lot of interest to switch from dial-up to broadband.

Joe Laszlo

The little dogs are allowed on the big-dog side, but the big dogs aren't allowed on the little-dog side. It may not be fair to the big dogs, but it is safer for the little ones.

Holly Swoape

This case is frightening. Everything points to the fact he did not get a fair trial.

Michael Gelety

This is our toughest one yet, ... It's fair to say Palau was a vacation compared to this.

Jeff Probst

As long as we run elections under the same set of conditions, there is no way that elections will be free and fair.

William Bango

All I wanted was a fair and just election. I'd like to see this go to court.

Chad Caldwell

We have all the rights in the constitution but in absence of fair politics, this all will be nothing but paper.

Dr Kamal Hossain

I think it's fair to say that the hearing will take place.

Rep. Christopher Caruso

It's not fair to compare it to a Caucasian graduation because the main graduation is Caucasian.

Maressa Mendeola

I am really concerned about the integrity of the board — doing things for the right reasons, doing things the right way, being consistent, being fair.

Nathan Moss

It makes it easier for workers to make a fair choice.

Candice Johnson

We want a fair competition. We want speed. We prefer if everybody can do their best jumps.

Todd Ossian

We believed this was the proper venue and that she could certainly get a fair and neutral review of her case.

Sean Cullen

I have to remember him by pictures, by what we did, that's not fair. That's not fair at all.

Riquena Farmer

They grew up like me - loving the fair.

Kevin Davis

This is their assessment, which we think is fair enough.

Ahmed Khan

You shouldn't lose your title because you get injured, ... A decision that is fair for everyone will come in time.

Jose Sulaiman

There's this notion it can't be a commercial use to be a fair use. That is wrong.

David Drummond

There's no civil rights violation, ... It was a fair trial.

John Patten

To me, that's not fair.

Lynda Flynt

It?s a lot of fun here at the fair, ... The weather has been beautiful and our turnout has been above average this year.

John Ross

You know, this really shouldn't be that big a deal, I think it's a fair thing to be reminded that there's a cost for us to be over there.

Sam Johnson

It doesn't work out too fair for many people.

Charles D. Cummings

I let myself down, ... It was a poor performance and got beat fair and square but I'll bounce back.

Michael Sprott

I think it's fair to say I've always been a boxing fan.

Walter Hill

I think it's definitely fair to say he's a very influential member of the Democratic caucus.

Brian Nick

And it's not fair to even raise executive sessions after we've had two private meetings.

Orrin Hatch

The town has been firm but fair, and I would pray that they would continue to be so.

Mark White

I will see how my hip is bearing up in the summer. It is important to be fair to myself and the club if it is affecting me.

Roy Keane

That the trial is fair both for the defense and the prosecution.

Rodney Melville

I think it's fair to say we're trying to broaden our audience with some of these shows.

Catherine O'grady

This is a big deal. Sexual harassment is not really a cut-and-dried thing. But our mission is to be fair.

Jim Shea Sr

It's fair to say that a good part of it will be free. It's too early to tell.

Beth Comstock

I'm satisfied. I think it's a fair and reasonable approach.

Gary Kuhl

You really don't expect it to die a couple of days after you buy one. It's just not fair to the puppy.

Martha Rodee

We believe we have treated her with respect by giving her a fair opportunity to appeal.

Brendan Purcell

I think that's a fair estimate.

Joe Weinert

We think it is a fair price for what we see as an attractive asset.

Stephen Allen

This is a fair price that we have agreed, but there is always a danger that someone else will come in with a bid.

Peter George

We'll leave out whether he got a fair verdict or not.

Conrad Black

If you must love your neighbor as yourself, it is at least as fair to love yourself as your neighbor.

Sebastien Roch Nicolas

It wouldn't be fair to say these are under-utilized resources.

Dan Porter

Yeah, that's fair, I think.

Tony Pena

What I expect to hear (from the court) is that the way things are is not really fair, but that's the way it is. Just to create awareness would be enough, to at least get a debate started.

Matt Dubay

Dividing the fees into 12 payments is something that will be more fair to the businesses.

Sandy Johnston

Our goal is to be fair and consistent and do the right thing.

Mark Brinkmann

Seattle is certainly in the running. It has a fair shot.

Gene Orza

We hope that the advertisement will get Arab consumers to consider whether it is fair to boycott a dairy company that has had nothing to do with these caricatures.

Finn Hansen

You're really not even starting at fair market, and then you multiply that by 200 percent.

Sally Howard

I don't think it's fair. It's not representative.

Tracy Johnson

This year's fair went very, very well. It went very smoothly.

Kathy Bennett

It's not fair, it's not equitable. I think its antiquated legislation, and something has to be done about it.

Rich Mancuso