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.
CONDOLEEZZA RICEPeople want to psychoanalyze me, but the fact is, I’m not that complicated. I’m pretty straightforward. And I’m not all that self-reflective, because I tend to be a doer.
More Condoleezza Rice Quotes
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Every life is worthy and every life is capable of greatness. We have an obligation to make sure that opportunity for greatness is there.
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You cannot be on one hand dedicated to peace and on the other dedicated to violence. Those two things are irreconcilable.
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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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Your passion may be hard to spot, so keep an open mind and keep searching.
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America’s still a very, very powerful symbol and a very important place of leadership for the world.
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Today’s headlines and history’s judgement are not the same.
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When diplomacy has been exhausted, the Security Council must become involved. Questions about Iran’s nuclear activities remain unanswered, despite repeated efforts by the IAEA.
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Power is nothing unless you can turn it into influence.
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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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The first step for a leader is to be right with yourself. Integrity is the basis of leadership.
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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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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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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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Separation of powers is a problem for foreign policy.
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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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