"It is a slim prospect as are nearly all of our prospects for the near term," he said.
"We're spending our dollars today to win the trust and confidence of our prospects," said David Acey, First Union's marketing director.
But that question does appear in "The Way We'll Be," Mr. Zogby's blue-sky assessment of our prospects for the future.
On Freud's reckoning, hyperbolic ideals such as the prohibition of lustful feelings or of hatred towards our loved ones make for a snarling Rottweiler of a conscience, one that takes a sizable bite out of our prospects for happiness.
"The extended loss of the services of Mr. Zimmer or other key personnel could have a material adverse effect on the securities markets' view of our prospects and materially harm our business," the company said.
He said: "The growing momentum in attaining our strategic goals means we can feel optimistic of our prospects of completing the restructuring of Barclays – a restructuring to a simplified, transatlantic, consumer, corporate and investment bank with the capacity to deliver sustainable, high-quality returns for shareholders.
This has been a rewarding but difficult time for our nation, yet I remain confident of our prospects so long as I spend every day with at least three feet on the ground — four is a little optimistic, if you know what I mean.
Sure, let's call half of our prospects and clients "morons".
JH: I have a great team, first of all, who share the same vision that I have, that creating quality experiences for our customers -- and even some of our prospects -- is really important, and they've done it in very inventive ways.
"Our away form is the worst in the Premier League and that doesn't bode well for our prospects of getting something out of the game, but it is a one-off game.
