Always Quote by Madeleine Albright
“I have always seen the United States as a force of good. And I have learned that there is the idealistic part about what we can do at the U.N. and there is a doable part. And I have learned what is more doable.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN General Assembly, 1995
The speaker differentiates between idealistic visions of global good and practical, achievable actions, emphasizing the latter as more realistic.
In simple terms: Idealism vs. practicality in global efforts.
Key Takeaway
Focus on doable actions.
Themes
optimism
realism
policy
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- diplomacy
- NGO work
- policy making
- grassroots initiatives
Key Concepts
international relations
pragmatism
Questions to Reflect On
- What practical steps can advance global good?
- How to balance idealism with feasibility?
A Different Perspective
Idealistic goals may be dismissed as unrealistic.
