My mom was a teacher – I have the greatest respect for the profession – we need great teachers – not poor or mediocre ones.
CONDOLEEZZA RICEWe can’t rely – or no country can rely on just a single personality to carry it forward. And so what the American founding fathers understood was that institutions were built for human imperfection not human perfection.
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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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You know, I’ve never believed, in anything, that you had to have role models who looked like you to do something. If I’d been waiting for a black, female, soviet specialist role model, I’d be still waiting.
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The quicker we get about the business of reducing our reliance on oil the better.
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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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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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The first step for a leader is to be right with yourself. Integrity is the basis of leadership.
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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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Differences can be a strength.
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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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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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I firmly believe you never should spend your time being the former anything.
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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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When somebody underestimated me, it made me want to prove them wrong.
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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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Every life is capable of greatness.
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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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Leading in a complex world means recognizing the simple things you can do to make things better.
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Your passion may be hard to spot, so keep an open mind and keep searching.
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Power is nothing unless you can turn it into influence.
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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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I laugh almost everyday. I have a good sense of humor, so I’m always finding something funny.
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Defeating human trafficking is a great moral calling of our time.
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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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Race is a constant factor in American life. Yet reacting to every incident,real or imagined, is crippling, tiring, and ultimately counterproductive.
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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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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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