I think the word of the United States has been as good as gold in its international dealings and its agreements.
CONDOLEEZZA RICEIn the United States, we’ve always been held together by the belief that it doesn’t matter where you came from. It matters where you’re going.
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Self esteem comes from achievements. Not from lax standards and false praise.
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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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What you know today can affect what you do tomorrow, but not what you did yesterday.
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Differences 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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The first step for a leader is to be right with yourself. Integrity is the basis of leadership.
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If you cannot allow people to do their jobs, nobody with substance and creativity will work for you.
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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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Your passion may be hard to spot, so keep an open mind and keep searching.
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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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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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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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History’s long arc is different than the today’s headlines.
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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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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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