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Madeleine Albright Quotes

It’s important that we invest in America - literally. The terrorists wanted to destroy our economy, and we can’t let our system fall apart. We also have to invest in one another Picture Quote #1

My parents were of the generation who thought they were the children of a free Czechoslovakia, the only democracy in central Europe Picture Quote #1

The greatest thrill in my life was to represent the United States of America Picture Quote #1

There’s Madeleine, and then there’s ‘Madeleine Albright’. And I sometimes kind of think, who is this person? Once you become ‘Madeleine Albright’ it doesn’t go away Picture Quote #1

You think that the heads of state only have serious conversations, but they actually often begin really with the weather or, ‘I really like your tie Picture Quote #1

The main thing is to remain oneself, under any circumstances; that was and is our common purpose Picture Quote #1

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But I do not believe that the world would be entirely different if there were more women leaders. Maybe if everybody in leadership was a woman, you might not get into the conflicts in the first place. But if you watch the women who have made it to the top, they haven’t exactly been non-aggressive - including me Picture Quote #1

I have been in meetings where a head of state will say, ‘I like your tie,’ to a man... or, ‘I like your country because the weather’s good,’ or whatever. So for me, the pins in some ways were openers Picture Quote #1

I have to tell you, my seven-year-old granddaughter said to my daughter, her mother, ‘So what’s the big deal about Grandma Maddy having been Secretary of State? Only girls are Secretaries of State.’ Most of her lifetime, it’s true. But at the time it really was a big deal Picture Quote #1

I think that we all know what evil is. We have a sense of what’s evil, and certainly killing innocent people is evil. We’re less sure about what is good. There’s sort of good, good enough, could be better - but absolute good is a little harder to define Picture Quote #1

The day-to-day making of policy is arguing all the time. You’re trying to get the right approach and the right answer, and there are moments that aren’t very pleasant. But in the end, you look at the overall product Picture Quote #1

Unfortunately for the Iraqi people, instead of meeting these requirements, for six years, Saddam Hussein has lied, delayed, obstructed and tried to deceive Picture Quote #1

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And frankly, I don’t understand - I mean, I’m obviously a card-carrying Democrat - but I can’t understand why any woman would want to vote for Mitt Romney, except maybe Mrs. Romney Picture Quote #1

The world would be entirely different if it were run by women. I think it is true that we are more seeking consensus and don’t have such big egos and have a variety of different ways of trying to get along. But anybody who says that the world would be better has forgotten high school. It depends on who the women are Picture Quote #1

One of the issues I kept saying to my students is you have to learn to interrupt. When you raise your hand at a meeting, by the time they get to you, the point is not germane. So the bottom line is active listening. If you are going to interrupt, you look for opportunities. You have to know what you’re talking about Picture Quote #1

I can’t see democracy occurring by force - after an Iraqi war, because of the fallout from that Picture Quote #1

As you go along your road in life, you will, if you aim high enough, also meet resistance.... But no matter how tough the opposition may seem, have courage still and persevere Picture Quote #1

I hope I’m wrong, but I am afraid that Iraq is going to turn out to be the greatest disaster in American foreign policy - worse than Vietnam, not in the number who died, but in terms of its unintended consequences and its reverberation throughout the region Picture Quote #1

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I bought ... the pins with my three daughters in mind; the ships are beautiful, graceful, and moving along at full sail, having long since left home port Picture Quote #1

I think the hardest part [is] the priorities. There are an awful lot of things to do [being Secretary of State] Picture Quote #1

China is in its own category - too big to ignore, too repressive to embrace, difficult to influence, and very, very proud Picture Quote #1

Bill Clinton valued my opinion and always made sure that my views were heard, and people knew that he wanted me to talk Picture Quote #1

Iraq is a long way from the U.S., but what happens there matters a great deal here. For the risks that the leaders of a rogue state will use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons against us or our allies is the greatest security threat we face Picture Quote #1

The cover-up, more than the initial wrongdoing, is what is most likely to bring you down Picture Quote #1

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I think there has to be the sense that once you have climbed the ladder of success, that you don’t push it away from the building Picture Quote #1

Well I do think, when there are more women, that the tone of the conversation changes, and also the goals of the conversation change. But it doesn’t mean that the whole world would be a lot better if it were totally run by women. If you think that, you’ve forgotten high school Picture Quote #1

A lot of people think international relations is like a game of chess. But it’s not a game of chess, where people sit quietly, thinking out their strategy, taking their time between moves. It’s more like a game of billiards, with a bunch of balls clustered together Picture Quote #1

I don’t actually believe in a clash of civilizations. I believe in a clash of the civilized and the noncivilized Picture Quote #1

The U.N. bureaucracy has grown to elephantine proportions. Now that the Cold War is over, we are asking that elephant to do gymnastics Picture Quote #1

I think the jobs [at the top] are unbelievably difficult, and there is nothing easier than second-guessing people Picture Quote #1

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It’s important that we invest in America - literally. The terrorists wanted to destroy our economy, and we can’t let our system fall apart. We also have to invest in one another (Madeleine Albright Quotes) My parents were of the generation who thought they were the children of a free Czechoslovakia, the only democracy in central Europe (Madeleine Albright Quotes) The greatest thrill in my life was to represent the United States of America (Madeleine Albright Quotes) There’s Madeleine, and then there’s ‘Madeleine Albright’. And I sometimes kind of think, who is this person? Once you become ‘Madeleine Albright’ it doesn’t go away (Madeleine Albright Quotes) You think that the heads of state only have serious conversations, but they actually often begin really with the weather or, ‘I really like your tie (Madeleine Albright Quotes) The main thing is to remain oneself, under any circumstances; that was and is our common purpose (Madeleine Albright Quotes) But I do not believe that the world would be entirely different if there were more women leaders. Maybe if everybody in leadership was a woman, you might not get into the conflicts in the first place. But if you watch the women who have made it to the top, they haven’t exactly been non-aggressive - including me (Madeleine Albright Quotes) I have been in meetings where a head of state will say, ‘I like your tie,’ to a man... or, ‘I like your country because the weather’s good,’ or whatever. So for me, the pins in some ways were openers (Madeleine Albright Quotes) I have to tell you, my seven-year-old granddaughter said to my daughter, her mother, ‘So what’s the big deal about Grandma Maddy having been Secretary of State? Only girls are Secretaries of State.’ Most of her lifetime, it’s true. But at the time it really was a big deal (Madeleine Albright Quotes) I think that we all know what evil is. We have a sense of what’s evil, and certainly killing innocent people is evil. We’re less sure about what is good. There’s sort of good, good enough, could be better - but absolute good is a little harder to define (Madeleine Albright Quotes) The day-to-day making of policy is arguing all the time. You’re trying to get the right approach and the right answer, and there are moments that aren’t very pleasant. But in the end, you look at the overall product (Madeleine Albright Quotes) Unfortunately for the Iraqi people, instead of meeting these requirements, for six years, Saddam Hussein has lied, delayed, obstructed and tried to deceive (Madeleine Albright Quotes) And frankly, I don’t understand - I mean, I’m obviously a card-carrying Democrat - but I can’t understand why any woman would want to vote for Mitt Romney, except maybe Mrs. Romney (Madeleine Albright Quotes) The world would be entirely different if it were run by women. I think it is true that we are more seeking consensus and don’t have such big egos and have a variety of different ways of trying to get along. But anybody who says that the world would be better has forgotten high school. It depends on who the women are (Madeleine Albright Quotes) One of the issues I kept saying to my students is you have to learn to interrupt. When you raise your hand at a meeting, by the time they get to you, the point is not germane. So the bottom line is active listening. If you are going to interrupt, you look for opportunities. You have to know what you’re talking about. (Madeleine Albright Quotes) I can’t see democracy occurring by force - after an Iraqi war, because of the fallout from that. (Madeleine Albright Quotes) As you go along your road in life, you will, if you aim high enough, also meet resistance.... But no matter how tough the opposition may seem, have courage still and persevere. (Madeleine Albright Quotes) I hope I’m wrong, but I am afraid that Iraq is going to turn out to be the greatest disaster in American foreign policy - worse than Vietnam, not in the number who died, but in terms of its unintended consequences and its reverberation throughout the region. (Madeleine Albright Quotes) I bought ... the pins with my three daughters in mind; the ships are beautiful, graceful, and moving along at full sail, having long since left home port. (Madeleine Albright Quotes) I think the hardest part [is] the priorities. There are an awful lot of things to do [being Secretary of State]. (Madeleine Albright Quotes) China is in its own category - too big to ignore, too repressive to embrace, difficult to influence, and very, very proud. (Madeleine Albright Quotes) Bill Clinton valued my opinion and always made sure that my views were heard, and people knew that he wanted me to talk. (Madeleine Albright Quotes) Iraq is a long way from the U.S., but what happens there matters a great deal here. For the risks that the leaders of a rogue state will use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons against us or our allies is the greatest security threat we face. (Madeleine Albright Quotes) The cover-up, more than the initial wrongdoing, is what is most likely to bring you down (Madeleine Albright Quotes) I think there has to be the sense that once you have climbed the ladder of success, that you don’t push it away from the building. (Madeleine Albright Quotes) Well I do think, when there are more women, that the tone of the conversation changes, and also the goals of the conversation change. But it doesn’t mean that the whole world would be a lot better if it were totally run by women. If you think that, you’ve forgotten high school. (Madeleine Albright Quotes) A lot of people think international relations is like a game of chess. But it’s not a game of chess, where people sit quietly, thinking out their strategy, taking their time between moves. It’s more like a game of billiards, with a bunch of balls clustered together. (Madeleine Albright Quotes) I don’t actually believe in a clash of civilizations. I believe in a clash of the civilized and the noncivilized. (Madeleine Albright Quotes) The U.N. bureaucracy has grown to elephantine proportions. Now that the Cold War is over, we are asking that elephant to do gymnastics. (Madeleine Albright Quotes) I think the jobs [at the top] are unbelievably difficult, and there is nothing easier than second-guessing people. (Madeleine Albright Quotes)

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