For somebody who loves foreign policy, being Secretary is the best job in the world - but it doesn't happen twice. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
I did go to Wellesley, a women's college. And I am of a kind of strange generation which is transitional in terms… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
I have very set and consistent principles, but I am flexible on tactics. I like to get the job done. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
I think the jobs [at the top] are unbelievably difficult, and there is nothing easier than second-guessing people. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
John Kerry knows more about more subjects than an awful lot of people. But I think it's a very hard job [Secretary… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
Whatever the job you are asked to do at whatever level, do a good job because your reputation is your resume. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
The stunning part was that one time Neil McElroy the Secretary of Defense who was the father of one of our classmates… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
The bottom line is, the more we have a cadre of women moving up the scale, and it doesn't seem threatening, and… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
This is pure speculation, but for a period of time, a lot of getting into a party was through fundraising and volunteer… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
You can't just think that you will get a job for no good reason... And I think that the other part is you have to work your way up, you know I did a lot of Xeroxing and getting coffee...I always did what I was asked to do. I delivered. People knew that I would get things done and get… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share
You [young people] all are just much more internationally-minded and traveled and knowledgeable in languages than any other previous generation. So many… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
In 1953, the United States played a significant role in orchestrating the overthrow of Iran's popular prime minister, Mohammed Mossadegh. The Eisenhower administration believed its actions were justified for strategic reasons, but the coup was clearly a setback for Iran's political development and it is easy to see now why many Iranians continue to resent this intervention by America in… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share
No matter how hard we might wish, we will not be able to transform China's behavior overnight. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
There are a lot of similar aspects in all the religions. The question is which side of it you hold up. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
Whatever the job you are asked to do at whatever level, do a good job because your reputation is your resume. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
I am often asked if, when I was secretary, I had problems with foreign men. That is not who I had problems with, because… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
Every new president inherits headaches, but President Obama has inherited an entire emergency room. — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
I can't imagine what it is like to be raised in a society where their only statues that exist are to you and your… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
I bought ... the pins with my three daughters in mind; the ships are beautiful, graceful, and moving along at full sail, having long… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
“I also think it is important for women to help one another. I have a saying: There is a special place in hell for… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image
The capability of negotiating... is something that means you not only have to understand fully what you believe and what your national interests are… — Madeleine Albright Copy Share Image