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1 " ...if you are overdressed, it is a comment on them. If you are under dressed, it is a comment on you. "
― Condoleezza Rice , Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family
2 " Race is a constant factor in American life. Yet reacting to every incident,real or imagined, is crippling, tiring, and ultimately counterproductive. "
3 " ... it's good to have female or minority role models. But the important thing is to have mentors who care about you, and they come in all colors. "
4 " The fact is, race is a constant factor in American life. Yet reacting to every incident, real or imagined, is crippling, tiring, and ultimately counter productive. I grew up in a family that believed that you might not be able to control your circumstances, but you can control your reaction to them. There was no room for being a victim or depending on the white man to take care of you. "
