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.
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 firmly believe you never should spend your time being the former anything.
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History’s long arc is different than the today’s headlines.
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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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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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You might not be able to control your circumstances but you can control your response to your circumstances.
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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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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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Most days are not overwhelmingly successful in your life. And what really marks whether you’re going to be successful is how well you deal with the bad days, not how well you deal with the good ones.
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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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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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Self esteem comes from achievements. Not from lax standards and false praise.
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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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NATO is built on security, but it’s also built on values.
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Your passion may be hard to spot, so keep an open mind and keep searching.
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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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