Tactics Quotations

Strategy is buying a bottle of fine wine when you take a lady out for dinner. Tactics is getting her to drink it.

You should always care about what you're eating because it's your body, and you should always want to eat healthy foods, but dieting tactics in Los Angeles are really confusing. There are so many different weird diets out there.

I found it liberating of necessity to devise my own style and my own tactics and to look for a voice on the instrument because there weren't really any that impacted strongly on me.

So, my tactic with conservation of apex predators is to get people excited and take them to where they live.

As an infantry officer who served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay, I have led men in combat and trained them on tactics and strategy. The mission of the infantry is to 'close with, and destroy, the enemy.' Our job, in a direct way, is to fight and win wars.

Nine-tenths of tactics are certain, and taught in books: but the irrational tenth is like the kingfisher flashing across the pool, and that is the test of generals.

Like any young person who gets into a political campaign, I joined out of a highfalutin' desire to change the world. But you start to see the sort of tactics people use. You start to see politics not only in the macro but in the micro of the campaign itself. Some people get turned off by this side of it. Other people are drawn to it.

Now that I have called you on your false accusation, you are using additional smear tactics.

Incentives are not strategy, they are tactics. Defensive measures.

Of course you know this difference as well as I do, only you failed to draw from it the conclusions for the tactics in Western Europe, at least as far as I am able to judge from your works.

Satire of satire tends to be self-canceling, and deliberate shock tactics soon lose their ability to shock, especially when they're too deliberate.

This is the absolute truth: and on this truth our tactics must be based. All tactics that are not based on this are false, and lead the proletariat to terrible defeat.

We believe firmly that Communism internally and externally can and must be fought without resort to the Communist tactics of the suppression of all individual freedom.

It's a deft trick to turn American exceptionalism into an exceptional political tactic.

Mr. Speaker, I agree with those who say that the Global War on Terrorism is actually a Global War of Ideas and that terrorism is one of the tactics used in that War.

There is a scene in Richard Attenborough's biopic where Gandhi argues with his wife because she refuses to clean their latrine. She says it is the work of untouchables; he tells her there is no such thing. Gandhi's tactics of encouraging brotherly love across caste boundaries and urging Indians to clean their own latrines had failed miserably.

The federal government should not be an accessory to the unconstitutional actions of the Arizona state government. By continuing to work with Arizona police departments operating under SB 1070, the Department is implicitly condoning the shameful tactics authorized by the new law.

Agents who have left the Secret Service to join other federal law enforcement agencies report that training in firearms and counterterrorism tactics in those agencies in many cases far exceeds the quality of what the Secret Service offered.

Nonviolent tactics can move into action on our behalf men not naturally inclined to act for us.

Permissiveness is the principle of treating children as if they were adults; and the tactic of making sure they never reach that stage.

The tactic of leading people into... a war that doesn't make any sense by telling them they are under attack, and if they raise any objection they're unpatriotic, is a very old tactic. And it doesn't intimidate me.

I think President Obama is a committed, practicing nonideologue. He's consumed by neither tactics nor ideology. He is more concerned about outcomes than he is about process and categorizations

Hedge funds try to produce above-average investment returns using tactics ranging from traditional stock-picking to complex derivative and arbitrage plays. High minimum investments, redemption restrictions and aggressive strategies make them suitable mainly for more sophisticated and well-heeled investors.

One of the regime's most important tactics is the creation of a third force in the country.

Anyone that goes to battle goes to battle knowing the mindset and tactics of their enemies.

Direct address has been a consistent tactic in my work, regardless of the medium that I'm working in.

The most passionately anti-Obama Republican politicians and activists consider themselves the truest and purest of conservatives, and often unleash their scorn and fury on others who also call themselves conservative but differ on strategy and tactics.

Operation Fast and Furious was flawed in concept and flawed in execution. The tactics used in this operation violate Department of Justice policy and should never have been used.

People say to me, 'You don't seem that interested in interviews.' Well, you know, I'm not, often. I'm not going to talk tactics with the press, so you are left with talking about how you are feeling; for me, it is not the most interesting thing to be doing.

Ted Cruz is a patriot. He believes in what he does. He's done marvels in mobilizing conservatives, mobilizing Americans concerned about the direction of the ever-expanding entitlement state under Obama, and particularly the threat it is to freedom. I disagree with his tactics, but I agree entirely with his objectives.

If we accept the notion that terrorists will have immunity because as they fire on civilians they hide behind civilians, then this tactic will be legitimized and the terrorists will have their greatest victory.

As I speak to you today, government censors somewhere are working furiously to erase my words from the records of history. But history itself has already condemned these tactics.

I think that films about faith made for faith-based communities have a certain tactic.

Terrorism is the tactic of demanding the impossible, and demanding it at gunpoint.

We're getting our starting point here and trying to put together the team in a step-by-step manner. We're developing the tactics and strategy we might employ while working on our skills on the ice and putting together what I believe will be the best 20 players.

We're seeing the development of tactics in Iraq, such as suicide bombing. Insurgents have been driving cars with explosives into hotels and office buildings. The recruitment may be even more prolific outside Iraq.

We're seeing more and more hardball tactics and low-ball offers and a retrenchment across the board.

If you let a bully intimidate you, he's going to do it again. You've got to stand up to these strong-arm tactics.

There are some tactics you can use against (Federer),

I didn't go to Harvard or Princeton, but I can count - the defunding box canyon is a tactic that will fail and weaken our position,

Tactics flow from a superior position

We are taking the unprecedented step of sharing what we can with you, but I am not about to give to any of you tactics that might endanger my officers,

I owe most to Georges Sorel. This master of syndicalism by his rough theories of revolutionary tactics has contributed most to form the discipline, energy and power of the fascist cohorts.

I understand that it's good tactics to categorize me as a close-minded, unobjective extremist, but nobody that respects me has those views.

Whenever you see young actors describing horrific crimes or acting out certain sexual situations, you have to wonder what kind of images are put into their heads, ... I saw Dakota Fanning talking about the tactics Steven Spielberg used to make her cry. I think that kind of thing will have a negative effect in the long run.

Seniors can be vulnerable to deceptive sales practices in the financial services arena. Sometimes, seniors are specifically targeted by bad actors who try to use scare tactics to sell fraudulent or inappropriate financial products.

She's been the biggest nightmare for me. I've lost to her the most than any other player. But this time I changed tactics a little. I went more at her body instead of pulling her wide. And I served big.

She's always trying to play tactics against me ... but if it's not working 100 percent, she looks shaky and she loses her rhythm.

Similar legitimate law enforcement tactics are crucial in violent crime, terrorism and other contexts,

one hopes each time you get a success like that, not only to have gotten rid of somebody dangerous, but to have imposed changes in their tactics and operations and procedures.

need to answer to the American people for their craven tactics that degrade our democracy.

Obviously, the tactics offended some people and he quit doing it after that.

People want positive politics demonstrating changes and reforms instead of the politics of personality and personal acrimony enveloped in sterile media forays about the tactics of the day.

I was surprised about the first two sets because Ivan played different tactics compared to the other two matches he played when he won. But I expected him to play better and even though three match points went I knew it wasn't the end.

If we find that instead of a legitimate sales seminar and a free meal, seniors are being exposed to pitches for unsuitable products, with high-pressure sales tactics and wild claims about projected returns, and no disclosure of the actual risks of the investment, we'll move in hard and fast.

Idaho Power is making this issue very public, and is adamant about gaining support any way they can. While they are quick to blame H.B. 800 for the recent drop in their credit rating, they should really be blaming themselves. Their tactics only earned them negative publicity, and they shouldn't be surprised that their credit rating reflects that.

Builders are finding that they have to work harder. They have to use different sales tactics to gain market share from competitors.

If organized labor is going to survive and thrive in the future, we have to change our tactics and be creative.

If a country resorts to the tactics of gangsters I say no. There are different elements that allow me to say that governments were aware of what was happening.

He will have complete control of team selection, tactics and coaching issues. I will concentrate on strategic issues that affect the club in less obvious but equally important ways.

He will be much better on good ground. He is still very green. It's hard to judge tactics on this ground. I tried to quicken it up all the way round and always felt that if somebody had come at me he'd have found a little bit more.

He has studied military tactics and counterinsurgency operations, but I don't think this is someone who sees himself as a commander. This is someone who sees himself as a stimulator.

We can never have enough strategy. We have enough tactics but not enough strategy,

We are focused on our double play. And we are improving on tactics and point construction in singles.

what you are seeing is a change in tactics to more violent, more visible attacks against civilians and that is a no-win strategy for the insurgency.

He (Rees) is not the quickest guy in the world and he is not overly skilled. His tactics to try and make an impact in the game are to try and put the players from the other team off as best he can.

He rides in the game like heavy cavalry getting into position for the assault. trots about, keenly watchful, biding his time, a master of tactics and strategy.

The randomness of police tactics, police tactics applied without the knowledge of local turf, without being able to draw intelligent distinctions between possible suspects and people who aren't suspects, it's what ... has gotten us into this soup,

It appears that partisan stalling tactics have triumphed over a fair and timely confirmation process.

I thought we should have taken the tournament. It's nice to have a tournament at the beginning of the season because you can try things out and let the chemistry develop, but it's hard to work on technique and tactics with no practice (time). I think everybody is physically drained.

I think we had some pretty interesting tactics in taking them on up front and I actually think we got the better of them in that area.

I think that our rivals are afraid of us because they can see that we're united. And when I say that I don't just mean what we say in press conferences but in the key moments of the Giro when our team tactics are our winning edge.

Our tactics were successful. We played counter-attacking football. The Turkish crowd for their part were great. They applauded us... That doesn't happen everywhere.

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Our marketing tactics are really where we separate ourselves.

Some of the same people are involved; they have merely changed tactics but the goal is the same.

Like Syria, the government of Bahrain employs aggressive tactics to censor and monitor its people's online activity.

I won't change tactics but I'm not going to say who will be in the team.

I think probably a month ago or two months ago we wouldn't even come close to winning a game like this. We were very frustrated in the beginning with some very good defensive tactics on their part. They were just committed to fouling Shaquille (O'Neal) every single time.

That's the rough tactics of boxing. But I'm a bigger, stronger man. I'm just coming into my prime. I've got a lot more to offer boxing now.

We hope the lawsuits end, the delaying tactics stop and that the claims can proceed. These people have waited for years to get back the use of their property.

We have a great relationship with the independent labels, ... We probably know indies that other digital retailers have never heard of. Some of the tactics used by new entrants into music retailing, and particularly iTunes, have been a little bit aggressive and arrogant.

Using backdoor tactics to destroy America's last great wild frontier will not solve our nation's energy problems and will do nothing to lower skyrocketing gas prices,

use scare tactics on the players. You have to realize that any one player, and there are a large number of unhappy players, can file an action in court or with an agency which will put everything into the public eye.

We have the governor once again using his delay tactics and dog-ate-my-homework excuses for not enforcing (the) law.

threatened by China's aggressive tactics to lock up energy supplies around the world that are largely dedicated for their own use.

We are indeed aware of criminal organizations that wear military-style uniforms, use military-style equipment and weapons and employ military-style vehicles and tactics while conducting illegal activity in border areas.

Unfortunately the knockdowns on my side were from tactics - some blows behind the head, ... However I was determined to fight and continue the fight.

We were invaded by police, border police, riot squads, horses. This is a provocation. It's a show of strength. They've entered private property illegally, and we're very upset that the government is using these kind of tactics to try to scare people.

We are just trying out some tactical things. It all depends on what tactics we'll use against the Bulls. At this stage we are just testing some players to see what patterns they fit into and what they are comfortable with.

The question is close, and the arguments against him do not warrant extraordinary procedural tactics to block the nomination,

time to stop all the stalling and delaying tactics (by Trimble) and move forward to bring the peace settlement.

To work out some of the inventory, I think there may be some more aggressive pricing tactics to get rid of it.

Well, there are something in our tactics but I cannot disclose due to security reasons.

What we're trying to do is use some of the same legal tactics that have been so effective against the public health problem of smoking against the other public health problem of obesity.

What we're trying to do is get you to think. Today is about tactics and using common sense. Everything you do is thinking.

You can't treat a romantic relationship the same way you do a business one, by being bossy. It takes tender, compromising, loving tactics. And that's such a different approach.

I think we brought to the world, the United States anyway, the whole idea of boycotting as a nonviolent tactic. I think we showed the world that nonviolence can work to make social change.

You can count on the fingers of one hand the times a B sample has not confirmed the result of the A sample. It's almost always a delaying tactic.

A recession doubles the necessity to be really focused on three or four tactics that can prove a return on investment.