I was born in segregated Birmingham, Alabama. I didn’t have a white classmate till we moved to Denver.
CONDOLEEZZA RICEMy 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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Your passion may be hard to spot, so keep an open mind and keep searching.
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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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In America, with education and hard work, it really does not matter where you came from; it matters only where you are going.
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Today’s headlines and history’s judgement are not the same.
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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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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 laugh almost everyday. I have a good sense of humor, so I’m always finding something funny.
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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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The quicker we get about the business of reducing our reliance on oil the better.
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Every good leader is part manager and every good manager is part leader.
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Great leaders never accept the world as it was and always work for the world as it should be.
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Power is nothing unless you can turn it into influence.
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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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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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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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