"America is not just a power, it is a promise. It is not enough for our country to be extraordinary in might; it must be exemplary in meaning."

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Source : Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller (1968). “Unity, Freedom & Peace: A Blueprint for Tomorrow”

Nelson Rockefeller

#Country Quotes #America Quotes #Promise Quotes

“A good song can only do good, and I am proud of the songs I have sung. I hope to be able to continue singing these songs for all who want to listen, Republicans, Democrats, and independents.”
“If people like you, they'll give you a hand. But if they trust you, they'll give you their heart. And heart to heart, we can face anything together.”
“We applaud Congress for extending equitable abortion coverage to female Peace Corps volunteers.”

Source : "Peace Corps Volunteers to Finally Receive Same Abortion Coverage as Federal Employees" by Caitlin Moscatello, www.glamour.com. December 15, 2014.
“Sesame Street is the epitome of childrenâ€™s television. It has continued to maintain the successful structure that was established in the beginning. Through itâ€™s amazing research department, teaching has been made fun. This, the heart and humor works for children and adults alike, thatâ€™s why Iâ€™m very honored to be a part of it.”
“When you become aware of silence, immediately there is that state of inner still alertness. You are present. You have stepped out of thousands of years of collective human conditioning.”
“People want to criticize everything you do. People criticize Pacquiao, Mayweather or Obama, everyone that is at the top of their game.”

Source : Source: www.boxinginsider.com
“Don't make promises you can't keep.”

Source : "Steve Ballmer, Serena Williams Headline The Week In Sports". "Weekend Edition Saturday" with Scott Simon, www.npr.org. May 31, 2014.
“Believing in an idea is dangerous! Because belief is absolute, and absolute, is unconditional, it is supreme, its ultimate and therefore fixed, which by definition will never be acceptable to change.”

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