I firmly believe you never should spend your time being the former anything.
CONDOLEEZZA RICEDemocracy 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 was born in segregated Birmingham, Alabama. I didn’t have a white classmate till we moved to Denver.
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The best armor against everything around you is to be well educated, to work hard, to be twice as good as if you had to be, to do languages and culture better.
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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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People may oppose you, but when they realize you can hurt them, they’ll join your side.
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Differences can be strength rather than a handicap.
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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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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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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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In the United States, we’ve always been held together by the belief that it doesn’t matter where you came from. It matters where you’re going.
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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 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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Prejudice and bigotry are brought down…by the sheer force of determination of individuals to succeed and the refusal of a human being to let prejudice define the parameters of the possible.
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Human beings are not perfect. Their institutions are not perfect, but they have to keep trying. And America has to help people keep trying.
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History’s long arc is different than the today’s headlines.
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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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