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But surely for everything you love you have to pay some price.

China is surely stretching its legs in terms of foreign direct investment.

I have always conceived of the construction of Europe as a movement which permits slowly and surely an upwards social and economic harmonisation.

If people learned what they were contributing to every time they ate meat, eggs, or dairy, surely they would be just as motivated as I was to change.

From my music training, I knew that, some Spanish rhythms apart, 5/4 is a time signature used only in the modern era. Holst's Mars from the Planets is 5/4. But if you speak lines of poetry in that pattern you just end up hitting the off-beats. It's only when you add a rest - a sixth beat - that it sounds as it surely should sound.

If a person is not from a film background but has a story idea that will appeal, I will surely do the film. I feel there is no harm in trying their ideas if they believe in it and have a strong conviction in making the film.

If anyone in the world had a doubt .Ê.Ê. that sectors of the U.S. government have been planning President Hugo Chavez's assassination, those doubts surely have been cleared up through the criminal act by a personality very close to President George W. Bush, who has a lot of influence in the current U.S. administration.

If an ox gore a man or a woman, that they die: then the ox shall be surely stoned, and his flesh shall not be eaten; but the owner of the ox shall be quit.

If a composer is to reach his audience emotionally - and surely that's what theatre music is all about - he must reach the people through sounds they can relate to.

If a child says it has five senses, their parents will surely believe that it has the sixth one as well.

For us, there is surely no other alternative. We have to win.

For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, / Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee.

For months we have seen the government trying to cling to a pathetic pretense of a cease-fire. Surely Peter Hain can recognize that when live bullets are fired at the police and army, that constitutes a breach of even his definition of a cease-fire.

If we seek things that are virtuous and lovely, we surely will find them. Conversely, if we seek for evil, we will find that also.

If we all perform our duties meticulously then we are surely on the path of prosperity.

If the creator had a purpose in equipping us with a neck, he surely would have meant for us to stick it out

If the creator had a purpose in equipping us with a neck, he surely meant us to stick it out

If the injury is serious he will surely have to alter his plans.

If something presents itself, we'll surely take a look at it. But as of right now, we think we've addressed our needs as we head into the off-season.

He has no political capital. Slowly but surely it's been unraveling. There's been a direct correlation between the trajectory of his approval numbers and the -- I don't want to call it disloyalty -- the independence on the part of the Republicans in Congress.

He is not a demon, though surely his act was demonic. Mr. McVeigh could very easily be considered the boy next door, and that is what is so serious about it. ... He is everyman.

He has only forbidden you what dies of itself, and blood, and flesh of swine, and that over which any other (name) than (that of) Allah has been invoked; but whoever is driven to necessity, not desiring, nor exceeding the limit, no sin shall be upon him; surely Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.

He must surely move on to the world hereafter, like a guest, so why does he indulge in pride?

We think confidence will rebound next month, but in the meantime the odds surely now favor a Fed ease next week,

Good economic figures will surely be euro supportive. The euro-zone economy is expanding faster than expected.

He's being very mature and realistic about it, and I think he has to be. Surely the goal is getting him back fit for the Ashes, and he's in good hands and working hard to get there.

There is a need to reduce obstacles to both upstream and downstream investment, and to invigorate conservation programs. These measures will take some time to show effect but surely the sooner we start the better.

There are numerous competitors who could benefit immediately from acquiring Palm. The opportunity to realize these benefits will surely erode over time, as will shareholder value. It is imperative the Board act in a timely and decisive fashion before the opportunity to do so is diminished.

How we use these surpluses in this moment of prosperity will determine America's future for decades to come. Nothing will more surely determine it than making the right choices,

Humor is, I think, the subtlest and chanciest of literary forms. It is surely not accidental that there are a thousand novelists, essayists, poets or journalists for each humorist. It is a long, long time between James Thurbers.

Humor is, I think, the sublets and chanciest of literary forms. It is surely not accidental that there are a thousand novelists, essayists, poets or journalists for each humorist. It is a long, long time between James Thurbers

Humans will continue to change ecosystems, cause extinctions, and affect the very future of evolution -- either by default or design. The default scenario will surely include ever more pests and weed-dominated landscapes and the extinction of most large vertebrates.

Humans are surely the most frightened creatures on earth. We cry out, 'Give us someone to worship, anyone, even a ghost will do.'

He was pretty spectacular. All the teams that accomplish anything during a season have a quarterback that picks his team up and carries it, and he surely did that.

I also wish to say that this is really the time of expected reforms and necessary changes. The State Union bodies surely have their share of responsibilities and commitments in that process. One of our main tasks, subject to a responsible role and contribution by the member states, will be the reform of the Armed Forces of Montenegro and Serbia.

He wants to win. What more can you ask for? I think it's all you can really expect from a general manager. I think those guys are leading us down the right path. I guess we'll know more when the season starts and what adjustments we need to make. They're slowly but surely doing it. What more can you say?

He didn't put in the summer miles he wanted to put in, but he's slowly but surely coming back,

It certainly set the tone for the second half. I surely don't want to say that was the only play that affected the outcome of the game, but we've got to be able to get off the field on third and long.

It is a lot of money but it's like looking for the last dinosaur really. This is surely one of the rarest bottles in the world.

I think the ones who are involved in this part of the gymnastic activity in this part of the country are surely deserving of all the congratulations. I hope that in a few years this program will be at the top of whole country.

I think that if you are a serious writer, you are almost obligated to provide the intelligent average reader with something that they can relate to and care about. If you are writing only for a tiny elite, then that surely should sound alarm bells.

It is not necessary to destroy the community farm. Help us prevent the destruction of this 13-year project that has become an asset to South Central Los Angeles. We call upon you to reconsider the destruction of the 14-acre community farm in South Central Los Angeles. Surely an alternative site can be found for Mr. Ralph Horowitz somewhere else along the Alameda Corridor.

It is inevitable. More and more of these kids are in professional ball and will surely do well. That percentage will increase.

I went to drama school in Paris and started doing theatre with a friend. Then I moved into movies and slowly but surely I got roles.

Just as we conquered the SARS epidemic in 2003, we will surely conquer bird flu as well,

Kyle surely would like to throw the ball more, but he understands who the bell cow on this team is. Even though the numbers don't look very good, I'm very comfortable thus far with his decision-making process.

I saw nothing amiss in that friendly letter and invitation, ... I surely would have thought otherwise if I had applied the standards urged in the present motion.

Irish eyes are surely smiling - and we all will be breathing easier - with this green court ruling on St. Patrick's Day. This is about as thorough a rebuke a court can give.

Irish eyes are surely smiling -- and we all will be breathing easier -- with this green court ruling on St. Patrick's Day. The court recognized the blarney in the administration's plan to gut a key part of the Clean Air Act and rejected it. Now thousands of dirty facilities will not be able to pollute more.

Our inflation, our public enemy number one, will, unless whipped, destroy our country, our homes, our liberties, our property and finally our national pride as surely as will an well-armed wartime enemy.

O you who believe! surely from among your wives and your children there is an enemy to you; therefore beware of them; and if you pardon and forbear and forgive, then surely Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.

O you who believe! Be upright for Allah, bearers of witness with justice, and let not hatred of a people incite you not to act equitably; act equitably, that is nearer to piety, and he careful of (your duty to) Allah; surely Allah is Aware of what you do.

Overall, as a team, we had a good defense. We just need to work on our pitching. We're coming around slowly, but surely we'll get there. Once they saw that they could do it, they did.

President Bush has dug in his heels on a fight he surely cannot win. The deal will ... be aborted.

Or He makes them of both sorts, male and female; and He makes whom He pleases barren; surely He is the Knowing, the Powerful.

Or have We given them a book before it so that they hold fast to it? / Nay! they say: We found our fathers on a course, and surely we are guided by their footsteps.

Or have they settled an affair? Then surely We are the settlers.

Or do they who work evil think that they will escape Us? Evil is it that they judge! / Whoever hopes to meet Allah, the term appointed by Allah will then most surely come; and He is the Hearing, the Knowing.

Or do they say: He has forged a lie against Allah? But if Allah pleased, He would seal your heart; and Allah will blot out the falsehood and confirm the truth with His words; surely He is Cognizant of what is in the breasts.

O Prophet! say to your wives: If you desire this world's life and its adornment, then come, I will give you a provision and allow you to depart a goodly departing / And if you desire Allah and His Apostle and the latter abode, then surely Allah has prepared for the doers of good among you a mighty reward.

Surely you do not disbelieve the prophecies, because you had a hand in bringing them about yourself? You don't really suppose, do you, that all your adventures and escapes were managed by mere luck, just for your sole benefit? You are a very fine per

Surely what you are threatened with must come to pass and you cannot escape (it).

Surely what do we do when such people are refusing the food passage?

Surely We purified them by a pure quality, the keeping m mind of the (final) abode.

Surely we ought to respect the rights of all involved in the case.

Surely we must all take our fair measure of responsibility.

Surely we can distinguish houses that are . . . compromised beyond habitation and those that are perfectly livable,

Surely those are the kind of things that are going to be more ingrained in the long run.

Surely this is my brother; he has ninety-nine ewes and I have a single ewe; but he said: Make it over to me, and he has prevailed against me in discourse.

Surely they who deviate from the right way concerning Our communications are not hidden from Us. What! is he then who is cast into the fire better, or he who comes safe on the day of resurrection? Do what you like, surely He sees what you do.

Surely they can show us where Martin said these things he says he's always believed in.

Surely the United States should do what it can to prevent dictators elsewhere from inferring that repression works.

Surely there is every reason why we should devote to this disease the same intelligence and energy that we devote to other preventable diseases.

Surely the perpetrator could have just taken the car and left them unharmed? Instead an unborn child has lost her life.

surely the next 9/11 would be right around the corner.

Surely the dollar makes pricing more competitive for U.S. companies. But it's more a noise factor than anything else on a short-term basis.

Surely the agents of the government, businessmen and political parties have sent to inform you what happens here. After hearing us and hearing you, they will write in their report a false alarm. There's nothing to be worried about. The suspects are crazy and they haven't noticed each other. End of report.

Surely Peter Hain can recognize that when live bullets are fired at the police and army, that constitutes a breach of even his definition of a ceasefire.

Surely one of the most visible lessons taught by the twentieth century has been the existence, not so much of a number of different realities, but of a number of different lenses with which to see the same reality.

Surely no one thought they were about to rob a bank?

Surely no child should fear his own father - especially a priesthood father. A father's duty is to make his home a place of happiness and joy.

Surely it is more interesting to argue about what the truth is, than about what some particular thinker, however great, did or did not think.

Surely it does not look like this euro has any upside momentum whatsoever. There is inherent pressure on this euro.

Surely if each one saw another's heart,There would be no commerce,No sale or bargain pass: all would disperseAnd live apart.

Surely I am in a situation most drivers in Formula One want to be in.

Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.

Surely every medicine is an innovation, and he that will not apply new remedies, must expect new evils.

Surely difficult challenges lie ahead for the Fed, some undoubtedly of our own making, and others that will be thrust on us by market or other forces,

Surely common sense would tell you you're more likely to get illegal purchasing if RU486 is not available through legitimate means.

Surely anybody with a half a wit can figure out some other way to get what they?re after.

I still see lots of things we can fine-tune. I think we're slowly but surely getting a little bit tighter and executing better. It sounds funny, when you're 11-and-0, but we've played some bad stretches of basketball and still been able to overcome that. Our goal is to eliminate that and become more consistent.

I think most models fear growing old, but from a tender age I had always chosen to play someone grown up. I am slowly but surely catching up with the people that I have spent the last decade and a half trying to portray.

I surely want to win this game, but I have a lot of respect for those seniors at that school and the coaches, ... They're good friends of mine, and I wish them nothing but the best. Obviously I want to win the game, but if we don't win, I'll sure feel happy for them.

I surely hope that being 2-0 will give us some confidence. We've got come out and play like a team that has confidence and energy. We didn't play with any energy tonight in the first half. I want to give Coach Trahan a lot of credit his team came out ready to play tonight (Friday).

I surely hope that being 2-0 will give us some confidence, ... We've got come out and play like a team that has confidence and energy. We didn't play with any energy tonight in the first half. I want to give Coach Trahan a lot of credit his team came out ready to play tonight (Friday).

I still wish we had run the ball better. That surely would have helped us. But we knew that was one of their strengths. (The running game) will probably be the No.1 focus in spring ball.

The ability to send a 'sell' order that roils markets may not give China a veto over U.S. foreign policy, but it surely does increase the cost of any U.S. policy that China opposes.

The Americans are surely mistaken if they think they can make peace without finding a real and fair solution to the Palestinian issue.

I would hope that anyone who has some evidence of that would contact me. I'd surely like to see it.

Most heartfelt, I thank my typewriter. My typewriter is a Hermes 3000, surely one of the noblest instruments of European genius.