Quote by Condoleezza Rice
The essence of America - that which really unites us - is not ethn

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 Rice

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I didnt run for student council president. I dont see myself in any way in elected office. I love policy. Im not particularly fond of politics. – Condoleezza Rice

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But the truth of the matter is, were an open society, we want to remain an open society, and there will continue to be vulnerability. Thats why we have to meet the threats when they are not yet taking place on our territory and on our soil. – Condoleezza Rice

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After all, when the world looks to America, they look to us because we are the most successful political and economic experiment in human history. – Condoleezza Rice

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Almost everything that is great has been done by youth. – Benjamin Disraeli

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A great man is different from an eminent one in that he is ready to be the servant of the society. – B. R. Ambedkar

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Beware of endeavoring to become a great man in a hurry. One such attempt in ten thousand may succeed. These are fearful odds. – Benjamin Disraeli

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No great man ever complains of want of opportunity. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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