History’s long arc is different than the today’s headlines.
CONDOLEEZZA RICEThe 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.
More Condoleezza Rice Quotes
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Differences can be strength rather than a handicap.
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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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I think that the United States has always been most effective when it is leading both from power and principle.
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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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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 think the word of the United States has been as good as gold in its international dealings and its agreements.
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If I can look at your zip code and I can tell whether you’re going to get a good education, we’ve got a real problem.
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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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Every good leader is part manager and every good manager is part leader.
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We’re in a new world. We’re in a world in which the possibility of terrorism, married up with technology, could make us very, very sorry that we didn’t act.
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Separation of powers is a problem for foreign policy.
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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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My parents elected me president of the family when I was 4. We actually had an election every year and I always won. I’m an only child, and I could count on my mother’s vote.
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The best armor against everything around you is to be well educated, to work hard, to be twice as good as if you had to be, to do languages and culture better.
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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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