The people of the Middle East share the desire for freedom. We have an opportunity – and an obligation – to help them turn this desire into reality.
CONDOLEEZZA RICEMost days are not overwhelmingly successful in your life. And what really marks whether you’re going to be successful is how well you deal with the bad days, not how well you deal with the good ones.
More Condoleezza Rice Quotes
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Today’s headlines and history’s judgement are not the same.
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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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I think America is still a bright, shining city on the hill – not because we’re perfect but because we struggle in our imperfections every day.
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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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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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Differences can be a strength.
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People may oppose you, but when they realize you can hurt them, they’ll join your side.
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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.
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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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I was born in segregated Birmingham, Alabama. I didn’t have a white classmate till we moved to Denver.
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You might not be able to control your circumstances but you can control your response to your circumstances.
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I find it odd that suddenly people believe the United States is this Islamophobic country. I think this is the most tolerant country in the world.
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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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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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Democracy is the most realistic way for diverse peoples to resolve their differences, and share power, and heal social divisions without violence or repression.
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