Greg Nickels famous quotes

It's obvious we can't ignore the problem any longer. Locally and nationally, we cannot wait to see how bad it gets. We need to act now.
-- Greg Nickels

#Waiting #Needs #Problem

We know that Seattle is mentioned frequently ... a computer was found in Afghanistan showing pictures of Seattle-area landmarks. So we are in constant contact with the FBI and with other federal authorities,
-- Greg Nickels

#Computer #Authority #Found

A delay does not solve the revenue problem,
-- Greg Nickels

#Doe #Delay #Problem

They can't save enough without fundamentally altering the line, and for that, you have to go back to the voters.
-- Greg Nickels

#Lines #Voters #Enough

We have had no specific or credible threats, but we don't take that as any kind of comfort. We know we need to be ready and we know that, that vigilance is the price of freedom.
-- Greg Nickels

#Comfort #Needs #Kind

The opportunities of the twenty-first century make those of us who care about cities feel like kids in a candy store: How will cities survive and lead the way in the transformation required to combat global warming? Resilient Cities gives us a road map for this epic journey upon which we are embarking.
-- Greg Nickels

#Kids #Epic #Opportunity

We as mayors have the opportunity to push the envelope and get people thinking, even when it is not politically popular. Cities hold the key.
-- Greg Nickels

#Opportunity #Thinking #Keys

Will still produce considerable overlook and shadowing on adjoining streets.
-- Greg Nickels

#Produce #Streets #Stills

Has given me no choice but to advocate for the termination of this project.
-- Greg Nickels

#Choices #Projects #Given

Those who write are writers. Those who wait are waiters.

I will definitely attempt to sail around the world again. In fact, I can't wait for the chance to try again.

Jerusalem is a time bomb that I fear is just waiting to go off.

Destiny waits alike for the free man as well as for him enslaved by another's might.

What we need now for quickening is not so much money and wisdom as the spirit of supplication. Pray for yourself until the new life is infused. When that new life comes, it will lead you to pray for others.

I cannot bear not to know the end of a tale. I will read the most trivial things – once commenced – only out of a feverish greed to be able to swallow the ending – sweet or sour – and to be done with what I need never have embarked on. Are you in my case? Or are you a more discriminating reader? Do you lay aside the unprofitable?

Read. As much as you can. As deeply and widely and nourishingly and ­irritatingly as you can. And the good things will make you remember them, so you won't need to take notes.

I need to listen to chill music when I'm driving. It prevents road rage.

I mean, the problem is, I think I'm a great writer.

Solve a real problem and the world is yours.