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.
CONDOLEEZZA RICEEvery good leader is part manager and every good manager is part leader.
More Condoleezza Rice Quotes
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I firmly believe you never should spend your time being the former anything.
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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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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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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 was born in segregated Birmingham, Alabama. I didn’t have a white classmate till we moved to Denver.
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People want to psychoanalyze me, but the fact is, I’m not that complicated. I’m pretty straightforward. And I’m not all that self-reflective, because I tend to be a doer.
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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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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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When somebody underestimated me, it made me want to prove them wrong.
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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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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.
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Self esteem comes from achievements. Not from lax standards and false praise.
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There’s no greater challenge and there is no greater honor than to be in public service.
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NATO is built on security, but it’s also built on values.
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