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 RICEDifferences can be a strength.
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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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When somebody underestimated me, it made me want to prove them wrong.
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Out of struggle very often comes victory.
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Today’s headlines and history’s judgement are not the same.
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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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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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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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People may oppose you, but when they realize you can hurt them, they’ll join your side.
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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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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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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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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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Separation of powers is a problem for foreign policy.
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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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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 think the word of the United States has been as good as gold in its international dealings and its agreements.
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History’s long arc is different than the today’s headlines.
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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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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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Differences can be strength rather than a handicap.
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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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Differences can be a strength.
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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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