Pragmatic Quotations

I am not against migration. It is simply pragmatic to restrict migration, while at the same time encouraging integration and fighting discrimination. I support the idea of the free movement of goods, people, money and jobs in Europe.

Compared with members of other nations of Western civilization, the ordinary American is a rationalistic being, and there are close relations between his moralism and his rationalism. Even romanticism, transcendentalism, and mysticism tend to be, in the American culture, rational, pragmatic and optimistic.

We need a government that is what we are at our best. Smart, efficient, pragmatic and compassionate.

I don't believe in that kind of pragmatic career ladder stuff.

What I'm pushing for is an economic discipline that will be closer to other social sciences; in particular, we should be more pragmatic about the methods that we are using instead of pretending that we have our own scientific apparatus with very sophisticated mathematic models that distinguish us from sociologists and historians.

I think journalism is useful training for a writer in the way it takes the preciousness out of the pragmatic side of the craft.

My mother was pragmatic, focused and extremely, exceedingly practical, and she was the ultimate self-determining person.

The purpose of this study is to offer a logical, practical, pragmatic proof of the existence of God from a purely scientific perspective.

Economists should be modest and be aware that they are part of the broader social science community. We need to be pragmatic about the methods we use. When we need to do history, we should do history. When we need to study political science, we should study political science.

I'm generally a very pragmatic person: that which works, works.

I think you are born, and I think you die. I have a pragmatic nature, but I yearn to believe.

I work on fittings, mostly. You know, I sketch less and less in my work. I sketch for the show sometimes, but then it becomes more conceptual. But when I don't sketch, it becomes more pragmatic.

In the India I was growing up in, history wasn't really a wise career option. People would joke and say, 'History's okay, but what's your actual job?' I didn't come from a privileged background and couldn't afford to be irresponsible, so I did the pragmatic thing and did a MBA.

President Nixon was a pragmatic strategist. He would engage, not contain, China, but he would also quietly set pieces into place for a fallback position should China not play according to the rules as a good global citizen.

It's really easy to have a nice philosophy about openness, but moving the world in that direction is a different thing. It requires both understanding where you want to go and being pragmatic about getting there.

'Commercial' is not the word that has to be said only by CEOs. It has to be something that is maybe the essence of design, because design has some sort of art in it and creation, but it's also some object that you have to use. There is also this pragmatic end to it.

I've got to confess I'm a pragmatic optimist myself.

Ongoing dialogue about privacy issues is essential. We need a body of pragmatic business people who recognize the benefits and problems related to information security to seriously think through the issues and inform consumers, lawmakers and the business community. Information security is not a destination; it's a journey that will constantly raise new problems and demand new solutions.

Richard Nixon was a very complex man. I don't think he was a conservative, nor liberal, not even a moderate. He was a pragmatic politician. He loved politics.

There are times, Mr. Speaker, when we must look beyond the mundane and the pragmatic and take a stand based on our values. I believe this is one of those times...I don't believe the people of New Hampshire elected us to help the federal government create a national ID card.

When we start deceiving ourselves into thinking not that we want something or need something, not that it is a pragmatic necessity for us to have it, but that it is a moral imperative that we have it, then is when we join the fashionable madmen, and then is when the thin whine of hysteria is heard in the land, and then is when we are in bad trouble.

Since theological propositions are scientifically meaningless, those of us of pragmatic disposition simply won't buy such dubious merchandise. . . . Maybe -- remotely -- there might be something in such promotions, as there might be something in the talking dogs and the stocks in Arabian tapioca mines that W.C. Fields once sold in his comedies, but we suspect that we recognize a con game in operation. At least, we want to hear the dog talk or see the tapioca ore before we buy into such deals.

So long as the two sides can have a sober head to face the overall situation and handle the existing problems with a pragmatic attitude, can they seek the opportunities and promote the positive and sound development of the bilateral relations. Otherwise, they will miss the chances or even make historical mistakes.

Since earlier this year, the administration has shifted from an ideological approach toward North Korea, which produced nothing but counterproductive results, to a realistic, pragmatic approach with interesting results.

I am very reluctant to see internal stuff revealed except where there is some clear public reason for doing so, ... No one seriously thinks that Roberts is a raving lunatic, and as a pragmatic matter he is simply not going to be defeated. So neither on public nor partisan grounds do I think that my presumption of confidentiality is overcome.

China is ready to join hands with Zambia to boost the pragmatic cooperation between the two countries in the economic and trade sectors.

We must find technical ways and means to resolve all outstanding issues between us in a reasonable, pragmatic manner cognizant of the ground realities,

We look at restoration as a capital investment in our house. We're very pragmatic that it is going to add worth to the home.

He is charismatic, as well as being pragmatic and is willing to compromise. He could become a figure of integration in his new role.

I'm all about freedom of expression. I just think that this is the worst time to do something like this. It doesn't help the movement. We have to be pragmatic and we have to identify our allies. Business is an ally.

He is not bound by any timeline, ... He's going to be extremely prudent, deliberate and pragmatic in his decision.

is a man of very high integrity, high conscience, a strong work ethic and a pragmatic guy.

People are dressed rather informally. It does appear that there is a better and more constructive and more pragmatic atmosphere to work on these problems than there had been in the past.

I think the general feeling by all concerned was that they were creating a constructive and pragmatic relationship, atmosphere.

I tend to take a more practical and pragmatic approach to things, rather than a theoretical or ideological approach, ... But I do think when it gets into an area where the correctness or incorrectness or my agreement or disagreement with a particular precedent is in an area that is likely to come before the court or could well come before the court, I do have to draw the line there. ... My views on the cases that I think are not likely to come before the court, I'm perfectly willing to discuss.

It is a huge loss in the sense that when the government comes in and makes its arguments, it's easy to discount them when you don't understand how the system works. She was always looking to the whole meaning of the statute and the pragmatic effect of the statute.

I think it's strange that such a pragmatic country ... is reacting this way to a perfectly serious and responsible decision by the Venezuelan government.

I think it was a realistic, pragmatic view of what the strengths and weaknesses of the company are. He didn't break new ground with the initiatives, but directionally I think he set the stage for change, and I think by March or April of next year we'll see a change.

The amendments add up to a series of pragmatic changes that should help to ensure the services directive does not undermine social Europe.

While Americans generally support the goal of promoting democracy, they take the pragmatic approach of not making it a top priority in all cases.

We have taken the pragmatic decision to withdraw the lost sale claim, ... This will speed up the process and reduce overall costs.

We've so far managed to find pragmatic solutions for them to keep marketing their produce like they did before.

We hope all parties will retain a calm, pragmatic and flexible attitude and will properly deal with differences between each other and continue to push forward the process of peace talks.

We live in a pragmatic world of political economic reform where across-the-board opening is not as easy or even politically feasible. I'm suggesting a more open, neutral approach that looks at the real world and says each country is different.

The peace plan outlined in the president's speech is a reasonable, pragmatic and practicable one.

We'd like to play the role of bridging between China and the United States and playing the role of pragmatic balancer -- to tell China there are ways to get out of this worsened relationship with the United States.

There have been times that I wished they had not grossly crossed the line, and preceded everything with politics instead of pragmatic consideration. But I think that many in the legislature are still pragmatic.

We've always had a more pragmatic view of our business. You can describe our mission in two words: technology transfer.

Bill Clinton is a classic, old-school Southern pragmatic Democrat.

Corporations from both countries are conducting pragmatic negotiations on the construction of a pipeline to carry Siberian oil to China.

At the top level the two have become frank and pragmatic in discussing the major issues between them. But China is also trying to expand its influence in the world at the expense of the U.S., which is not something we are going to give them a pass on.

The secondary reason is the pride. From a pragmatic standpoint, (if you win) you're 2-0 in the region, and you just beat a very good team. I think the winner of the game will have the inside track on the region title. It's not decided yet, but they will have the inside track.

The six parties conducted in-depth discussions in a pragmatic and positive atmosphere and set forth some constructive suggestions.

The open source competition is forcing them to be more pragmatic in terms of pricing. This is a very natural development in the market.

Prime Minister Sharon has been absolutely clear about his goals. He wants to reach limited arrangements, pragmatic arrangements with the Palestinian Authority, but there cannot be peace with terrorism.

Both sides should work to find pragmatic ways to address the deficit. For example, as China has proposed many times, the United States should ease its rigid controls on technology exports.

determined to do the right thing, but in a pragmatic way. We defended human rights.

Although we strongly support a more significant increase, we have to look at what's going on in the legislature. We have to be pragmatic and look at the practicality of it.

The United States must take a more cooperative and pragmatic attitude, it must take responsibility, and it must apologize.

This doesn't solve their problems long-term, but you can't continue to run a business and ignore the fact that your top line isn't there, so I think it's a pragmatic move. They probably can't cut their way to prosperity - sooner or later they're going to have to get their revenue line growing.

This accord shows the Europeans and the Chinese authorities know how to be pragmatic to solve the blockages which would have caused financial difficulties for French firms this year,

This is a practical, pragmatic Steve Jobs decision.

In light of the current international context, G20 members must engage in flexible and pragmatic dialogues on the basis of equality and mutual benefits, seeking common grounds while shelving differences,

I'm afraid I don't have a very pragmatic or unromantic view of props. I don't imbue them with any great sense of mystery or anything.

Inspired by the project's unique blending of commercial and cultural interests, the goal was to create an iconic, yet pragmatic design.

I hope the parties concerned could continue to participate in consultations in an earnest, responsible, flexible and pragmatic attitude so as to seek solutions acceptable to all parties,

The banking industry is losing a valued friend, but we're confident that the committee will maintain the civil and pragmatic approach that Chairman Oxley fostered.

It turns the whole thing on its ear a little bit, ... It's fun, it's goofy. There's definitely a total irreverence to our approach. ... And then there's the pragmatic side of us that said, 'Why in God's name would we spend all this money ... to fill a church for an hour?'

I view it as a pragmatic issue rather than a political statement by the bank.

I hope all parties will demonstrate their political will, take a flexible and pragmatic approach,

I don't think Ma can please everyone in Taiwan ... but probably some middle-level voters will feel more comfortable with his predictable and pragmatic stance.

He's just a very practical, pragmatic business person,

Gas is almost a give-away in the U.S. at the moment. They've gone for fracking in a big way. This is what makes me very cross with the greens for trying to knock it... Let's be pragmatic and sensible and get Britain to switch everything to methane. We should be going mad on it.

The review of the timeline is indicative of our desire to be flexible, practical, and pragmatic and to listen to public feedback.

It's very pragmatic and I think this would give the older program more balance. Basically, if they pay taxes and show that they are good citizens, they can work their way into the system the old fashioned way.

The fuel crisis at Heathrow is unprecedented. Today's agreement is a pragmatic solution to a very difficult, complex and unique situation. IATA will continue to closely monitor the situation. The next hurdle will be accommodating summer schedules that begin on 31 March. Simultaneously IATA will undertake to develop a global standard for handling future supply crises.

The fundamental problem is this is not a consensus constitution, and one part of the country has massively rejected it. This was not a joyful vote. It was a pragmatic vote to continue the process.

You could call him at any time if there was any urgency. He was very direct and gave pragmatic advice for new mothers.

This is a good compromise. The NAACP and the city in talking about this realized we had some of the same goals. This was a pragmatic solution that serves, I think, everyone's interest.

This is a good compromise. This was a pragmatic solution that serves, I think, everyone's interest.

It remains unclear how pragmatic Morales will actually be once in office, and whether he'll be able to strike the formula of accommodating both his base and national and foreign capital that have a strong stake in Bolivia's economy. Finding that balance will pose the most severe test of Morales's political skills.

As research and development (R&D) can push forward the booming economy, a sense of the overall situation and a pragmatic attitude can bring substantial results to the development of Sino-US relations.

That's the $64,000 question. Will Than Shwe - if and when he is succeeded - will he be replaced by someone more pragmatic and disposed to dialogue with the opposition?

The report represents a pragmatic and meaningful action plan to reduce emissions.

It's an important symbol that the Easterners have come to power, ... They have a more pragmatic way of doing things and they are used to big changes in life and therefore, I think, they are not so reluctant to face up to new challenges.

It's an important symbol that the Easterners have come to power. They have a more pragmatic way of doing things and they are used to big changes in life and therefore, I think, they are not so reluctant to face up to new challenges.

It's a pragmatic approach that more and more real-life teams are taking.

This is a very pragmatic approach which was completely absent for the last four years.

This is a very prudent, pragmatic and cost effective request according to the long-term view.

I am not sure that the ECB has been anything but pragmatic in the last five years. It is heading for its sixth year of inflation above its 2 percent ceiling and had not tightened credit for five years. If this is monetary orthodoxy, I would be interested to see what the new ECB pragmatism looks like.

For pragmatic reasons, I love the routine. I love the structure of it. I love knowing that my days are free. I know where I'm going at night. I know my life is kind of orderly. I just like that better.

I am a very pragmatic person.

Even the most pragmatic person fell victim at times to a longing for something other.

The Constitution separated the ideologies and values of the Church from the State, and leaders of the State were thus educated in matters pertaining to the State. These leaders proved themselves time after time with their pragmatic intellectual capacities.

For me, dreaming is simply being pragmatic.

I have no Napoleonic dream. I'm just hard-working and pragmatic.

Patrick sort of had a very pragmatic, practical, Ed-like approach and went down to see.

However pragmatic you are, it is very demanding being a new parent.

We act in a pragmatic and careful manner. We reduce spending on budget items that do not constitute a priority.

Dream in a pragmatic way.