"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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Source : "Condoleezza Rice outshines Paul Ryan at the Republican convention" by Ana Marie Cox, www.theguardian.com. August 30, 2012.

Condoleezza Rice

#Humble Quotes #Ethnicity Quotes #Essence Quotes

“Under the current system, all children under 17 are treated equally. However, while some films may be appropriate for older children to see with parental accompaniment, some are inappropriate for younger children under any circumstances. This problem needs to be addressed.”
“Shakespeare, I come !”
“Irri and Jhiqui argued about Rakharo. â€œYou are too skinny for him,â€ Jhiqui was saying. â€œYou are almost a boy. Rakharo does not bed with boys. This is known.â€ Irri bristled back. â€œIt is known that you are almost a cow. Rakharo does not bed with cows.”
“The Hopi Indians thought that the worldâ€™s religions each contained one spiritual thread, and that these threads are always seeking each other, wanting to join. When all the threads are finally woven together they will form a rope that will pull us out of this dark cycle of history and into the next realm.”
“If I make the seven oceans ink, if I make the trees my pen, if I make the earth my paper, the glory of God cannot be written.”
“When your opponent is hurrying recklessly, you must act contrarily and keep calm. You must not be influenced by the opponent.”
“Dogs have never hurt me. Only men have.”
“You can't please everyone, and you can't make everyone like you.”

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