Ultimately, peace is just not about politics. It's about attitudes; about a sense of empathy; about breaking down the divisions that we… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We need to steer clear of this poverty of ambition, where people want to drive fancy cars and wear nice clothes and… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
“She was one of those quiet heroes that we have all across America.They’re not famous. Their names are not in the newspapers,… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The government can't solve every problem, but an enlightened government can make sure that people can work hard for their dreams and… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
When people are judged by merit, not connections, then the best and brightest can lead the country, people will work hard, and… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Millions of Americans who work hard & play by the rules every day deserve a government and a financial system that does… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
“Throughout our history, education has been at the heart of a bargain this nation makes with its citizens: If you work hard… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Our job as Americans is to restore that basic bargain that says, if you work hard, if you're willing to meet your… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
What we have to do is make sure that here in America, if you work hard, you can get ahead. If you… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
If you're willing to put in the work, the idea is that you should be able to raise a family and own… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I believe we can keep the promise of our founders, the idea that if you're willing to work hard, it doesn't matter… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
This kind of gaping inequality gives lie to the promise that’s at the very heart of America: that this is a place… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The basic American promise that if you work hard, you could do well enough to raise a family, own a home, send… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
If you work hard and meet your responsibilities; you can get ahead, no matter where you come from, what you look like,… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
My father's voice had nevertheless remained untainted, inspiring, rebuking, granting or withholding approval. 'You do not work hard enough, Barry. You must… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
[...] we must start by inspiring our children with a sense of purpose...by nurturing their imagination so that they may dream big… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I hoped for something else. It's a simple dream, but it speaks to us so powerfully because it is our dream -… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The true test of the American ideal is whether we're able to recognize our failings and then rise together to meet the… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Entrepreneurs embody the promise of America: the idea that if you have a good idea and are willing to work hard and… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The things that led me to run for office - trying to figure out how we create an economy where everybody's got… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
What I believe unites the people of this nation, regardless of race or region or party, young or old, rich or poor,… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
So here's what I want you to know, and here's what I want all our men and women in uniform to know: Because of… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The peaceful transition of power is one of the hallmarks of our democracy. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
As opposed to getting into arguments about, well, these folks have been treated fairly so now we're going to be doing things that, very… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
What we've said to the girls is: 'If you guys ever decide that you're going to get a tattoo, then mommy and me will… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
All of us take offense to anyone who reaps the rewards of living in America without taking on the responsibilities of living in America.… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The world is complicated and full of grays, but there's still truth there to be found. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
That is another theme in the book [Dreams from My Father]. How do we exercise more empathy in our public discourse? How do we… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I can say across Europe that many principles that have been taken for granted here around free speech, and around civil liberties and an… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
So Americans understand the costs of war. Yet as a country, we will never tolerate our security being threatened, nor stand idly by when… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I want to thank the Greek people publicly for their humanitarian response to the crisis of so many migrants and refugees seeking safety in… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image