"I think that the United States has always been most effective when it is leading both from power and principle."

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Source : "Mo Ibrahim: The 'Bill Gates Of Africa'". "Tell Me More" with Michel Martin, www.npr.org. April 25, 2013.

Condoleezza Rice

#Thinking Quotes #Principles Quotes #United States Quotes

“The true wealth of a state consists in the number of its inhabitants, in their toil and industry.”
“When I say something, I want people to take it to the bank that I mean it and believe in it. It humbles me that companies want me. It's a challenge to uphold their values and make their product look good. I take that personally.”
“You shouldn't ask why do you wear a hat? What you really should be asking is why are you not? How can a look be complete without a hat?”
“Zen has no business with ideas.”
“The half minute which we daily devote to the winding-up of our watches is an exertion of labour almost insensible; yet, by the aid of a few wheels, its effect is spread over the whole twenty-four hours.”
“The whole human race loses by every act of personal vengeance.”

Source : Rae Foley (1961). “It's Murder, Mr. Potter”
“All I need to understand is the unwritten law of warriors," he said firmly. "And women and children are never sent to do our work without our protection." He pointed to the trees, emphatically. "That's the language I share with them.”
“I guess my biggest influence was actually my Grandfather. He used to play old records on vinyl, and would play old jazz and soul music like Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and The Rat Pack and swing music.”

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