1,050 Quotes by Barack Obama

There was never a promise that race relations in America would be entirely resolved during my presidency or anybody’s presidency. I mean, this has been a running thread – and – and fault line in American life and American politics since its founding.

Throughout history, Islam has demonstrated through words and deeds the possibilities of religious tolerance and racial equality.

No challenge poses a greater threat to future generations than climate change.

Acts of sacrifice and decency without regard to what’s in it for you create a ripple effect. Ones that lift up families and communities, that spread opportunity.

I never understood that line. The point was to inhale. That was the point.

You’re the reason why selfless soldiers won’t be kicked out of the military because of who they are or who they love.

The arts are what makes life worth living. You’ve got food, you’ve got shelter, yeah. But the things that make you laugh, make you cry, make you connect – make you love are communicated through the arts. They aren’t extras.

To break our addiction to oil is one of the greatest challenges that our generation will have to master.

My main message is to the parents of Trayvon Martin. You know, if I had a son, he’d look like Trayvon.