A Quote by George W. Bush

Compassionate conservative soft bigotry of low expectations.

George W. Bush

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George W. Bush
American - President
Born: July 6, 1946

The soft bigotry of low expectations

Michael Gerson

One can fall into the 'soft bigotry of low expectations.'

Gerald Chertavian

One can fall into the soft bigotry of low expectations.

Gerald Chertavian

I went to Washington to challenge the soft bigotry of low expectations

Jonathan Kozol

I still think in this country, and this might surprise you, the one thing that George Bush said as president that I do agree with, I love that phrase, 'the soft bigotry of low expectations.'

Tavis Smiley

I still think in this country, and this might surprise you, the one thing that George Bush said as president that I do agree with, I love that phrase, "the soft bigotry of low expectations."

Tavis Smiley

That is still the case in this country for too many students, the soft bigotry of low expectations. If you don't expect them to learn, if you don't expect them to succeed - then it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Tavis Smiley

In many ways, Nixon started the modern notion of 'compassionate conservatism,' which as we all know is neither 'compassionate' nor 'conservative.'

Monica Crowley

I'm a conservative, and I'm a compassionate conservative. And I think it's important that Florida continues to move in that direction.

Charlie Crist

Thanks to former President George W. Bush - remember the compassionate conservative? - I have a good name for the fundamental principle that should guide the Democratic alternative: compassionate deficit reduction.

Christina Romer

There is going to come a day when everyone here is going to need keen observation and wit to ridicule George W. Bush. But when that day comes, all we're going to have are tired puns and goofy looks. Because as you would say, we're suffering from the soft bigotry of low expectorations.

Jon Stewart

I keep my expectations low, so nobody disappoints me." "Yeah, well, I have high expectations." I look toward Miranda. "I guess my friends do, too." "Expectations make people miserable, so whatever yours are, lower them. You'll definitely be happier.

Simone Elkeles

I call my philosophy and approach compassionate conservatism. It is compassionate to actively help our fellow citizens in need. It is conservative to insist on responsibility and results. And with this hopeful approach, we will make a real difference in people's lives.

George W. Bush

If your expectations aren't to be the best, then... you know, nobody rises to low expectations.

Chip Kelly

If I answer questions every time you ask one, expectations would be high. And as you know, I like to keep expectations low.

George W. Bush

I still work that expectation/disappointment cycle all the time. I think it is part of the human nature and I think the most important thing is not to judge it. We are human and we do have expectations and a lot of our expectations are often not met. It is a process of learning how to be kind and compassionate and loving to ourselves when we don't get the things we want when people, circumstances, and opportunities don't match our expectations.

Agapi Stassinopoulos

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