96 Quotes by John Edwards

The modern hero is a person who does something everyone thinks they could do if they were a little stronger, a little faster, a little smarter, or a little more generous. Heroes in ancient times were the link between men and perfect beings, gods. Heroes in modern times are the link between man as he is and man as he could be.

The problem with nostalgia is what we tend to do is only remember what you like and you forget the parts you didn't like,

We're missing some of that leadership in the White House now.

We're going to have a campaign and an election, not a coronation.

What they've learned and documented over time is actually the repayment rate for low-income families is at least as good, in some cases higher, than other families.

What he does is he comes into a ticketed event, stands at the podium, delivers a speech, may shake a few hands on his way out, ... What I've been doing is I've been in people's homes, on Main Street, in cafes -- not only talking but listening. Giving speeches does not teach you what the problems are that people are facing in their lives.

When I hear of a group of courageous workers engaged in a historic struggle, it is important to me to show that I am with them. I am with you in every step of this struggle. No American should be working full time and still living in poverty.

We need a set of very specific ideas that will help to improve people's lives, and I think the country needs to hear those ideas and see what our vision is.

Senator Kerry supported NAFTA and other trade agreements, ... I was against NAFTA and some of the trade agreements that he was for, and I think they've cost us millions of jobs. And I think voters need to see the difference in our views on what needs to be done about trade and how trade can work for America and American workers.