The essence of America – that which really unites us – is not ethnicity, or nationality or religion – it is an idea – and what an idea it is: That you can come from humble circumstances and do great things.
CONDOLEEZZA RICEDefeating human trafficking is a great moral calling of our time.
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Great leaders never accept the world as it was and always work for the world as it should be.
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Education is of no value and talent is worthless – unless you have an unwavering aim. Never find yourself without a compass.
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It is a dangerous thing to ask why someone else has been given more. It is humbling – and indeed healthy – to ask why you have been given so much.
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Differences can be strength rather than a handicap.
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The problem here is that there will always be some uncertainty about how quickly Saddam can acquire nuclear weapons. But we don’t want the smoking gun to be a mushroom cloud.
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Separation of powers is a problem for foreign policy.
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Self esteem comes from achievements. Not from lax standards and false praise.
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Truly remarkable leadership is not just about motivating others to follow, it’s about inspiring them to become leaders themselves and setting the stage for even greater opportunities for future generations.
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What you know today can affect what you do tomorrow, but not what you did yesterday.
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Leading in a complex world means recognizing the simple things you can do to make things better.
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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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History’s long arc is different than the today’s headlines.
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I laugh almost everyday. I have a good sense of humor, so I’m always finding something funny.
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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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