Today's headlines and history's judgment are rarely the same.
Condoleezza RiceRead
We can have a new vision, one even greater than the system they gave us after World War II. Everyone can pursue happiness and freedom and peace.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the potential for a renewed and improved vision for society that ensures happiness, freedom, and peace for all.
Condoleezza Rice's quote encourages the belief that it is possible to create a better and more expansive vision for society beyond what was established after World War II. It advocates for a collective effort where everyone has the opportunity to seek happiness, freedom, and peace, highlighting the idea that such ideals should be accessible to all individuals, fostering a sense of unity and hope for future generations.
In practice
A speech advocating for social reforms and improvements in community well-being.
Today's headlines and history's judgment are rarely the same.
I think my father thought I might be president of the United States. I think he would've been satisfied with secretary of state. I'm a foreign policy person and to have a chance to serve my country as the nation's chief diplomat at a time of peril and consequence, that was enough.
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We live in a world where sports have the potential to bridge the gap between racism, sexism and discrimination. The 2012 Olympic Games was a great start but hopefully what these games taught us is that if women are given an opportunity on an equal playing field the possibilities for women are endless.
Francois Rabelais. He was a poet. And his last words were "I go to seek a Great Perhaps." That's why I'm going. So I don't have to wait until I die to start seeking a Great Perhaps.
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I intend to inspire people with my story: motivate young people that grew up like myself, or even not like myself. Just, you know, go through the human experience.
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