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.
CONDOLEEZZA RICEMy mom was a teacher – I have the greatest respect for the profession – we need great teachers – not poor or mediocre ones.
More Condoleezza Rice Quotes
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Every good leader is part manager and every good manager is part leader.
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You have to have a strong sense of your values and a strong sense of who you are, because there are a lot of events and a lot of people who will pull you in this direction or that direction.
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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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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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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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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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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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Separation of powers is a problem for foreign policy.
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Self esteem comes from achievements. Not from lax standards and false praise.
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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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What you know today can affect what you do tomorrow, but not what you did yesterday.
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We need a common enemy to unite us.
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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 laugh almost everyday. I have a good sense of humor, so I’m always finding something funny.
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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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