1,050 Quotes by Barack Obama

All of us we should do everything we can to make sure this country lives up to our children's expectations.

The study of law can be disappointing at times, a matter of applying narrow rules and arcane procedure to an uncooperative reality; a sort of glorified accounting that serves to regulate the affairs of those who have power—and that all too often seeks to explain, to those who do not, the ultimate wisdom and justness of their condition. But that's not all the law is. The law is also memory; the law also records a long-running conversation, a nation arguing with its conscience.

Yes to trade, but trade that ensures that these other countries that trade with us aren't engaging in child labor.

You can question somebody's views and their judgment without questioning their motives or patriotism.

The only thing that's the end of the world is the end of the world.

Acts of sacrifice and decency without regard to what's in it for you create ripple effects. Ones that lift up families and communities, that spread opportunity and boost our economy.

Someone once said that every man is trying to live up to his father's expectations or make up for their father's mistakes.

I like my quiet time. There is a writer's sensibility in me sometimes, where I step back.

Young people recognize the big challenges that are coming up.