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Madeleine Albright’s perspective on Want is a concise, 12‑quote look at ambition through a diplomatic lens. Her words balance political acumen with personal resolve, offering a thoughtful entry point for readers.

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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…

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I didn't want to set up a women's studies program. I thought women should learn to operate in a coeducational atmosphere, because,…

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There were always jokes about Hillary Clinton channeling Eleanor Roosevelt, but Eleanor Roosevelt was really instrumental at the UN, and would want…

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One of the things that was really an issue was I did not want to just be a woman secretary of state.…

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I think women want to take care of themselves, and I think having a voice in how that is done is very…

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the purpose of foreign policy is to persuade others to do what we want or, better yet, to want what we want.

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After the Cold War, to rally the American people to understand that we had to be a part of solutions. It's one…

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Even before I went to the UN, I often would want to say something in a meeting - only woman at the…

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Even though there were three newspapers in Chicago at the time, he said 'you wouldn't want to compete with your husband," and…

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We are very hip on the fact that America's always No. 1. On this we are not, in terms of the number…

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But I think there are some who believe they are actually protecting women, you know, and that it is better for women…

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The American Dream means being part of a society that allows you to be or do whatever you want, and to have…

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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…

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No matter how hard we might wish, we will not be able to transform China's behavior overnight.

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There are a lot of similar aspects in all the religions. The question is which side of it you hold up.

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Whatever the job you are asked to do at whatever level, do a good job because your reputation is your resume.

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I am often asked if, when I was secretary, I had problems with foreign men. That is not who I had problems with, because…

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Every new president inherits headaches, but President Obama has inherited an entire emergency room.

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I am by nature a worried optimist.

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If there's nobody in your way, you're not going anywhere.

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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…

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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…

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“I also think it is important for women to help one another. I have a saying: There is a special place in hell for…

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The capability of negotiating... is something that means you not only have to understand fully what you believe and what your national interests are…

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I know that war is very cruel and that life is harder when you aren't able to live in the place you called home.

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Women are more than 50% of almost every country in the world. Countries rob themselves of the resources of women if they keep them…

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What you have to be concerned about are the extremists. On the whole, we need to understand the more moderate Muslims before they become…

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