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.
CONDOLEEZZA RICELeading in a complex world means recognizing the simple things you can do to make things better.
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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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We need a common enemy to unite us.
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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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I firmly believe you never should spend your time being the former anything.
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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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Differences can be a strength.
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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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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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I was born in segregated Birmingham, Alabama. I didn’t have a white classmate till we moved to Denver.
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Power is nothing unless you can turn it into influence.
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It’s bad policy to speculate on what you’ll do if a plan fails when you’re trying to make a plan work.
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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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Great leaders never accept the world as it was and always work for the world as it should be.
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I hope that all of us who were fortunate enough to have benefited will put our time, our resources and our efforts into making sure that kids, particularly kids without means, have a way to achieve.
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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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History’s long arc is different than the today’s headlines.
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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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But the truth of the matter is, we’re an open society, we want to remain an open society, and there will continue to be vulnerability. That’s why we have to meet the threats when they are not yet taking place on our territory and on our soil.
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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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There is nothing better than being in a classroom with really, really brilliant students, and opening up new worlds to them. That’s what I love doing.
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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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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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If you are overdressed, it is a comment on them. If you are under dressed, it is a comment on you.
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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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You can never ask others to do something you would not do. That is integrity.
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