You can never ask others to do something you would not do. That is integrity.
CONDOLEEZZA RICEEvery life is worthy and every life is capable of greatness. We have an obligation to make sure that opportunity for greatness is there.
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You cannot be on one hand dedicated to peace and on the other dedicated to violence. Those two things are irreconcilable.
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We need a common enemy to unite us.
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So I think, if September 11 taught us anything, it taught us that we’re vulnerable, and vulnerable in ways that we didn’t fully understand.
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As secretary of state it’s been an enormous honor to represent this great country that I love so much – I have really seen that our great strengths are in the ability of people to reach their potential here.
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Human beings are not perfect. Their institutions are not perfect, but they have to keep trying. And America has to help people keep trying.
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I was born in segregated Birmingham, Alabama. I didn’t have a white classmate till we moved to Denver.
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When somebody underestimated me, it made me want to prove them wrong.
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Power is nothing unless you can turn it into influence.
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There’s no greater challenge and there is no greater honor than to be in public service.
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My mom was a teacher – I have the greatest respect for the profession – we need great teachers – not poor or mediocre ones.
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But the truth of the matter is, we’re an open society, we want to remain an open society, and there will continue to be vulnerability. That’s why we have to meet the threats when they are not yet taking place on our territory and on our soil.
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You will make a difference in the world, but not immediately. Your first obligation is to find something you like doing, because if you like doing it, you’ll do it well.
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Today’s headlines and history’s judgment are rarely the same. If you are too attentive to the former, you will most certainly not do the hard work of securing the latter.
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I’ve never really been a workaholic. I work very hard, but I also enjoy playing. I think it’s important to have a balanced and well-rounded life.
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Every good leader is part manager and every good manager is part leader.
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