Be patient Quote by Barack Obama
“The reason we're governing right now is because we defeated moderate Republicans with moderate Democrats. And people need to be patient about that and realize that compromise is not evil.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Democratic National Convention, 2012
Compromise between moderate parties is essential, though often undervalued.
In simple terms: Middle ground politics is necessary.
Seek balanced solutions, not extremes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislative negotiations
- community building
- civic education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the risks of refusing compromise?
- How can you communicate the value of moderation?
Compromise can be seen as weakness by some voters.