If diplomacy is the art of persuading others to act as we would wish, effective foreign policy requires that we comprehend why others act as they do

Madeleine Albright

To put it mildly, the world is a mess.

Madeleine Albright

The main thing is to remain oneself, under any circumstances; that was and is our common purpose.

Madeleine Albright

The magic of America is that we're a free and open society with a mixed population. Part of our security is our freedom.

Madeleine Albright

We live in an image society. Speeches are not what anybody cares about; what they care about is the picture.

Madeleine Albright

History would be far different if we did not tend to hear God most clearly when we think He is telling us exactly what it is we want to hear.

Madeleine Albright

The more extreme advocates from one side helped to validate the arguments of extremists on the other

Madeleine Albright

I think this is a very hard choice, but the price - we think the price is worth it.

Madeleine Albright

NATO has been a thread throughout my life.

Madeleine Albright

Take it from someone who fled the Iron Curtain: I know what happens when you give the Russians a green light.

Madeleine Albright

The voice and force of the United States may count for nothing if they are withheld too long.

Madeleine Albright