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" Inauguration Day is like two ships passing in the night: the new staff moving in while the other walks out, taking one final look at the White House lawn as they leave with their cardboard box of possessions. "

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" I loved the Sunday funnies, and then, as I got a little bit older, I think my dad recognized that it was important for children, and especially girls, to have that time with their dad so that they could help develop their confidence and their critical thinking skills. "

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" I get a choice every time I have to open my mouth: that it can be with civility and dignity and grace - or not. "

" My great-grandmother lived to be 100 years old, so I got to know her. She always sent us birthday cards that had $2 bills inside - we kept them for good luck. "

" A lot of people think that public speaking means that you are standing at a podium giving a speech, but public speaking comes in lots of different formats. "

" There is freedom in forgiveness, and it's not that hard to do once you get into the habit. "

" I understood early on that the freedom of America is what made our way of life possible and that we should help other people live in freedom, too. "

" The life my grandparents had was thoroughly American. They built a small ranch into a huge operation and fulfilled my great-grandparents' dreams. Theirs was... a simpler time of contentment and patriotism. "

" Sarcasm is like cheap wine - it leaves a terrible aftertaste. "

" I love road trips. If you haven't been on one in a while, it's time to put a trip on your calendar. Driving can help clear the cobwebs of your mind, and you can learn a lot about your fellow Americans while you're at it. "

" Trump's campaign slogan resonates strongly with a large population of Americans. 'Make America Great Again' portrays a nostalgia for what America once was, and a longing desire to return to that time. Millennials unfortunately don't know first-hand that time which Trump is talking about. "

" Never refuse a breath mint - you don't know why it's being offered. "

" Good governance, safety, a chance to grow economically and professionally - those are important things. "

" Civility is a choice. "

Dana Perino

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" Reality TV is easier to digest if it comes in small amounts. "

Dana Perino

Reality TV

Reality

" I think a lot of women, especially ones that want to achieve career goals, tend to worry. I don't want anyone to worry their life away - time goes by so fast, and worry is really wasted time and energy. "

" One of the best ways to deal with the peer pressure of the 'Fear of Missing Out' is to opt-out whenever possible. "

" It's one of my favorite seasons of the year: Back to School. As a kid, I loved fresh school supplies, new outfits, the change of seasons, and the chance to crack open a new textbook. "

" You can tell a lot about a person just by watching their facial expressions. But there are times when it's best to hide your feelings, especially at work. "

" The Flight 93 Memorial isn't that easy to get to. It isn't like the memorials in New York City or Washington, D.C., where you may go on a business trip or family vacation. No, in order to get to Shanksville, PA, you fly to Pittsburgh, make your way through the traffic and onto the highway that takes you through the beautiful wooded countryside. "

" Blaming alleged victims is not okay, no matter whose side starts it. "

" I respect all women who came before me to blaze trails into the workplace for us. "

Dana Perino

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Women

" Millennials are a very interesting generation for a lot of reasons. They're absolutely adorable, but they have some significant challenges. Their lives and their careers are delayed by about 10 years, partly because of the recession, also because of technology and also because of the way that they approach things. "

" I have a fascination with Flight 93. My emotions are mixed: awe, gratitude, fear, heartache, pride - even, in some ways, guilt. "

" One time, on Marine One, the president asked me my opinion. I had a flashback to being at the kitchen table with my dad. That dominant male figure set me up for being confident to express myself with precision and persuasion. "

Dana Perino

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Myself