Painstaking Quotes

When I was younger, I was terrified to express anger because it would often kick-start a horrible reaction in the men in my life. So I bit my tongue. I was left to painstakingly deal with the aftermath of my avoidance later in life, in therapy or through the lyrics of my songs. - Alanis Morissette

What is broken about the way we are handling matters involving subpoenas to the media? We rarely issue subpoenas to the media seeking information about confidential sources. And when we do, it is only after painstakingly careful review and meticulous adherence to our internal guidelines. - Chuck Rosenberg

We looked at the lessons learned from Katrina. We're painstakingly looking at what best fits the needs of disaster victims and taking bids for future work. - Michael Widomski

We have some detailed and painstaking work ahead of us in what are not the best weather conditions. - John Hammerschmidt

We are pleased to close the books on 2004 following the painstaking review of almost five years of financial results. - Harry You

Thoroughness characterizes all successful men. Genius is the art of taking infinite pains. All great achievement has been characterized by extreme care, infinite painstaking, even to the minutest detail. - Elbert Hubbard

This office is coordinating a very complex, painstaking investigation into issues that were first brought to the attention of the University of Connecticut police. We are still gathering evidence and researching what the housing laws are to determine if there have been crimes committed. - Attorney Christopher Morano

This office has, for several months, been conducting an exhaustive investigation, in light of new evidence, to determine the facts... All these painstaking steps are necessary if we are to provide answers to the defendants and the victims, their families and all New Yorkers. This investigation will be fair, impartial and complete. - Robert Morgenthau