"A lot of people think international relations is……" — Madeleine Albright
"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."
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Madeleine Albright
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140 Quotes by Madeleine Albright
Madeleine Albright has 140 quotes on this site.
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We live in an image society. Speeches are not what anybody cares about; what they care about is the picture.
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No matter what message you are about to deliver somewhere, whether it is holding out a hand of friendship, or…
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I've never been to New Zealand before. But one of my role models, Xena, the warrior princess, comes from there.
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I really think that there was a great advantage in many ways to being a woman. I think we are…
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If we have to use force, it is because we are America. We are the indispensable nation. We stand tall.…
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I do believe that in order to be a successful negotiator that as a diplomat, you have to be able…
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I am a beneficiary of the American people's generosity, and I hope we can have comprehensive immigration legislation that allows…
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Hate, emotionalism, and frustration are not policies.
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We will not be intimidated or pushed off the world stage by people who do not like what we stand…
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Even before I went to the UN, I often would want to say something in a meeting - only woman…
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Well I do think, when there are more women, that the tone of the conversation changes, and also the goals…
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The best book, like the best speech, will do it all - make us laugh, think, cry and cheer -…
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Let me put it this way: I think Republicans tend to keep the ball in play, Democrats go for broke.
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I don't care who you are, you're going to choke in certain matches. You get to a point where your…
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I guess I do prefer a ball cap. I have performed without a cap, mostly at funerals and weddings.
— Rodney Atkins
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I like to juggle with one ball at a time. Then I put the ball down and do nothing for…
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It's a great day for a ball game; let's play two!
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For me, the worst part of playing golf, by far, has always been hitting the ball.
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A ball had passed between my body and the right arm which supported him, cutting through the sleeve and passing…
— Clara Barton
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Some people are born to lift heavy weights, some are born to juggle golden balls.
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Go on daddy-daughter dates and father-and-sons' outings with your children. As a family, go on campouts and picnics, to ball…
— Ezra Taft Benson
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If people don't want to come out to the ball park, nobody's gonna stop 'em.
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Leadership is diving for a loose ball, getting the crowd involved, getting other players involved. It's being able to take…
— Larry Bird
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It doesn't matter who scores the points, it's who can get the ball to the scorer.
— Larry Bird
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