You cannot be on one hand dedicated to peace and on the other dedicated to violence. Those two things are irreconcilable.
CONDOLEEZZA RICEIt 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.
More Condoleezza Rice Quotes
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If you cannot allow people to do their jobs, nobody with substance and creativity will work for you.
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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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I firmly believe you never should spend your time being the former anything.
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We need to move beyond the idea that girls can be leaders and create the expectation that they should be leaders.
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What you know today can affect what you do tomorrow, but not what you did yesterday.
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Power is nothing unless you can turn it into influence.
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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.
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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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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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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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Out of struggle very often comes victory.
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This is the democratic process at work, What you’re seeing with this process is the Iraqi people embracing American-style democracy.
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You have to have a strong sense of your values and a strong sense of who you are, because there are a lot of events and a lot of people who will pull you in this direction or that direction.
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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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There’s no greater challenge and there is no greater honor than to be in public service.
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