We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not figures on a dial. We should count time by heart throbs. He most lives who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best.
Philip James Bailey

We sold a certain, steady amount of product for them and they could count on it. When it came time to ask for the money for this new record, they dropped us. It was fine with us. It was a dead fish.
Gene Ween

We will continue to count on your unwavering support and commitment to working with leaders of our continent in bringing about the desired renaissance of Africa.
Thabo Mbeki

Weekends don't count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless.
Bill Watterson

Well my thoughts on American swimming are that our prospects look favorable, but we may not have as strong a showing in the gold medal count as in previous Olympics. But I am not coaching.
Mark Spitz

When angry count to ten before you speak. If very angry, count to one hundred.
Thomas Jefferson

When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear.
Mark Twain

When his nomination comes before the United States Senate, Timothy Batten can count on my strong support... He is the right person for the job.
Saxby Chambliss

When I can't sleep, I'll start thinking about how many shows I've done, count up the number of television shows and movies.
Robert Wagner

When I'm on my deathbed, I'll hopefully be able to count more friends than parts that I had.
Nicholas Lea

When one gets old and they are sick, there are not many things they can count on but they should be able to count on Social Security. Our seniors' retirement should never rely on the bull of political promises or the bear of the market.
Barbara Mikulski

When you become part of something, in some way you count. It could be a march; it could be a rally, even a brief one. You're part of something, and you suddenly realize you count. To count is very important.
Studs Terkel

When you find the right people, you never let go. The people who count are the ones who are your friends in lean times. You have all the friends you want when things are going well.
James Lee Burke

Wherever my work may take me in the near future even if you should see me one day within the fortress - you can always count on me as your reliable assistant.
Hjalmar Schacht

Who can map out the various forces at play in one soul? Man is a great depth, O Lord. The hairs of his head are easier by far to count than his feeling, the movements of his heart.
Saint Augustine

Women often postpone their lives, thinking that if they're not with a partner then it doesn't really count. They're still searching for their prince, in a way. And as much as we don't discuss that, because it's too embarrassing and too sad, I think it really does exist.
Jane Campion

Work is something you can count on, a trusted, lifelong friend who never deserts you.
Margaret Bourke-White

Writers seldom choose as friends those self-contained characters who are never in trouble, never unhappy or ill, never make mistakes and always count their change when it is handed to them.
Catherine Drinker Bowen

You can always count on a murderer for a fancy prose style.
Vladimir Nabokov

You can always count on Americans to do the right thing - after they've tried everything else.
Winston Churchill