Cherish Quotes

137 years later, Memorial Day remains one of America's most cherished patriotic observances. The spirit of this day has not changed - it remains a day to honor those who died defending our freedom and democracy. - Doc Hastings

[The heart] is the household divinity which, discharging its function, nourishes, cherishes, quickens the whole body, and is indeed the foundation of life, the source of all action. - William Harvey

[Iverson got a huge ovation from the nearly sold-out crowd of 17,551 on Wednesday, many wearing Iverson's No. 3 jersey and screaming as loud as they could when his name was called for pre-game introductions.] It was a great feeling, man... My first time being here, people embracing me the way they were. It's something I'm going to cherish ... It kind of made me more nervous, just wanting to give them a good show. - Allen Iverson

[Carroll confirmed Wednesday what long had been suspected. He has received a contract extension from USC that goes well beyond next season, which would have been the final year under the five-year, $7million contract he received when hired in December 2000. A long-term contract, however, won't stop Carroll from being mentioned as a candidate for open coaching jobs in the NFL. Still, he held firm to his position that a return to the league where he spent 17 years and always answered to someone else is not what he wants.] I've got so much control and call every shot... I haven't changed my outlook on that at all. You know, to do something like I like to do it, you've got to do it over a long period of time. That's why this is a cherished moment for me in my coaching career. I'm right in the middle of something really special, and I can see it, it's very clear. - Pete Carroll