520 Quotes by Condoleezza Rice

The people of the Middle East share the desire for freedom. We have an opportunity – and an obligation – to help them turn this desire into reality.

It’s so much a part of me that it’s almost hard to describe myself in the absence of it. I know that for me it means asking for guidance, and that in the toughest times there’s a personal savior that I can rely on. And I’m very grateful to my parents for giving me that.

There is nothing better than being in a classroom with really, really brilliant students, and opening up new worlds to them. That’s what I love doing.

It takes courage to set priorities because doing so is an admission that American policy cannot be all things to all people – or rather to all interest groups.

Truly remarkable leadership is not just about motivating others to follow, it’s about inspiring them to become leaders themselves and setting the stage for even greater opportunities for future generations.

Education is of no value and talent is worthless – unless you have an unwavering aim. Never find yourself without a compass.

Multilateral diplomacy is hard. It’s slower, it’s tougher, it’s a bigger slog. I’ve learned that sometimes the things you’d most like to do something about, you really have difficulty unless the international community really mobilizes.

No American president can support an Egypt that calls into question the historic treaty between Israel and Egypt. And no American president can support an Egypt that doesn’t fully recognize women’s rights or the rights of religious minorities.

We can’t live true to our set of values unless American educational system is strong. I really believe that if we don’t get that right we will not compete because we won’t believe that our people can compete, and we’ll turn inward. We won’t lead. That will be bad for the world.