1 Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek
Whatever change that we wish to see in the society shall be initiated by us. It shouldn’t fall to procrastination and dependancy. It is upto us to make the world the place we want it to be and take the initiative and responsibiliy.
2 I mean, I do think at a certain point you’ve made enough money
At certain points, every man’s monetary desires do fall and come to an end. And that’s where growth and philanthropy prospers.
3 If you’re looking for the safe choice, you shouldn’t be supporting a black guy named Barack Obama to be the next leader of the free world.
Taking risks is an inevitable choice in the world. But denying and moving towards the safest possibility might lead to the underutilization of the immense potential that still lies undiscovered.
4 I’m a warrior for the middle class
For the common man with limited resources and many more burdens who have an unheard voice in the country, the leader stands tall to represent and fight for their rights
5 Money is not the only answer, but it makes a difference
Not everything can be achieved or bought by money. But wealth, when put to the right cause, does help people in substantial ways
6 We want everybody to act like adults, quit playing games, realize that it’s not just my way or the highway
The intellect of the people should overpeer their egos and shall open the doors to understandings and compromises. To understand that there can be intermediate answers to a question rather than extreme personal perspectives
7 I think when you spread the wealth around it’s good for everybody.
Charity to the needful is an act of kindness that helps not just the individuals but the state and humanity as a whole
8 If the people cannot trust their government to do the job for which it exists – to protect them and to promote their common welfare – all else is lost
If the faith in the government is lost by the people and they begin feeling unsafe even with the government they elected. Then the key component of a healthy state is lost. And they cannot progress
9 My job is not to represent Washington to you, but to represent you to Washington
Given the current situation of the economy of the world, job security isn’t much and thus trusted employment is scarce. But quality education and skill development have provided us with great human assets
10 My job is not to represent Washington to you, but to represent you to Washington
Being a President of the people. The furs responsibility of the leader lies towards the people who have put their faith in him. To put their views on the state’s table, to give them a voice.
11 We have real enemies in the world. These enemies must be found. They must be pursued and they must be defeated.
the enemies that threaten us are scattered across elements and places. And without any restrain or self-doubt one shall conquer them all
12 If you’re walking down the right path and you’re willing to keep walking, eventually you’ll make progress
If the field chosen by the individual is morally correct, and he is willing to stay determined on the path and remain focused on it, the hard work will surely pay off with immense success
13 In a world of complex threats, our security and leadership depends on all elements of our power – including strong and principled diplomacy
In the world where the only way of showcasing power and leading has washed down to violent threats and war cries. The leadership of the people also lies within skillful knowledge and conversations
14 In a world of complex threats, our security and leadership depends on all elements of our power – including strong and principled diplomacy
Presently there is a situation worldwide that has forced certain people to choose questionable deeds to take what’s theirs. Their basic rights. But if we are to provide them with what they’re fighting for, we must stand for what’s right and not stumble upon our own mortality
15 The future rewards those who press on. I don’t have time to feel sorry for myself. I don’t have time to complain. I’m going to press on
Life isn’t always a merry road to success. It sometimes has tones of failures. But we can either let the failures define us or learn from them and keep moving forward. We should not get discouraged by losses
16 The role of citizens in a democracy does not end with your vote. -Barack Obama
A person’s responsibility towards their democracy does not end with casting their vote. They have to constantly do their best and give their country all that they can to make it a better place. They have to further keep their government accountable and on their toes.
17 It’s only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realise your true potential. -Barack Obama
Until you aim higher, you can never truly realise your potential. Go the extra mile. Always do more than you can. Never limit your dreams for they are what will inspire you to walk ahead.
18 Focussing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition, It asks too little of yourself. -Barack Obama
Money is important, yes. But there are more important things in life than just that. An endeavour to solely acquire wealth will never take you anywhere. You need to go further and aim for something that will not will benefit you but also bring light into the lights of others.
19 If I remain hopeful, it’s because I’ve learned to place my faith in my fellow citizens, especially those of the next generation. -Barack Obama
The future generation is our only hope. No matter how dark the present may seem, we should always place our hopes upon them. Have faith for they will grow to be the leaders of tomorrow.
20 The best we can do is to try to align ourselves with what we feel is right and construct some meaning out of our confusion. -Barack Obama
Follow where your heart leads you. However tough it may seem, have the courage to stand with what you think is right. Things will eventually work out. All you need to do is stay firm and look for the silver lining.
21 Hope is the bedrock of this nation, the belief that our destiny will not be written for us, but by us. –Barack Obama
America is not a country that will give up too easily. Hope is our bedrock, our bread and butter. It is what leads us and keeps us moving forward. We are people who are adamant to write our own future and not let it be written for us by someone else. This ideal is what keeps the nation alive.
22 You can’t let your failures define you, you have to let them teach you, You have to let them show you what to do differently next time. –Barack Obama
Do not let yourself be defined by your failures and weaknesses. Each time you fall, get back up stronger. Learn from your failures. They are lessons for you to learn what not to do the next time you try.
23 I suffered rejections and failures often enough to stop fearing them. -Barack Obama
Once you have been through enough failures, once you’ve been rejected enough times, you learn to not let them affect you much. You stop fearing them. And that way, you can go on to face whatever life throws at you without any care or fear.
24 The cynics may be the loudest voices, but I promise you, they will accomplish the least. -Barack Obama
The cynics will always shout the loudest. But they will achieve the least since their vision is narrowed by fear and worry. They do not find hope and that’s exactly what leads to their downfall.
25 We did not come here to fear the future, We came here to shape it. -Barack Obama
Do not fear the future for it is yours to shape. Choose the path that you love the most, no matter how terrifying it may seem. And if you cannot choose one, make one for yourself. Never stop, no matter what.
26 There is no excuse for not trying. -Barack Obama
Not trying is the worst thing that you can actually do. Never give up. Try, regardless of how terrifying the challenges may seem. Try because there always is a possibility of you coming out victorious. And even if you fail, that is just a lesson for you about what you should not do.
27 A change is brought about because ordinary people do extraordinary things. -Barack Obama
Change in society always starts from the ordinary people. It always starts when they rise above the accepted norms and challenge the system. Change always comes when ordinary people like you and me, do our best and give it our all.
28 The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. -Barack Obama
You can sit on your couch and cry about how sad your life is. Or, you can get up and do something about it. You cannot change your life by doing absolutely nothing. To change, you need to start, right now.
29 Change is never easy but always possible. -Barack Obama
Change is often tough to bring about. There are always too many things to look out for, too many barriers to break and too many challenges to overcome. But you always have a chance to do it. Change is difficult but always possible.
30 You could build power not by putting others down but by lifting them up. -Barack Obama
Power does not come from putting down others. That only inspires hate and fear. Power gained upon such precedents is worthless. Only by pulling up others can you really gain meaningful power.
30 Powerful Quotes by Former US President Barack Obama
1. Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek
2. I mean, I do think at a certain point you’ve made enough money
3. If you’re looking for the safe choice, you shouldn’t be supporting a black guy named Barack Obama to be the next leader of the free world.
4. I’m a warrior for the middle class
5. Money is not the only answer, but it makes a difference
6. We want everybody to act like adults, quit playing games, realize that it’s not just my way or the highway
7. I think when you spread the wealth around it’s good for everybody.
8. If the people cannot trust their government to do the job for which it exists – to protect them and to promote their common welfare – all else is lost
9. My job is not to represent Washington to you, but to represent you to Washington
10. My job is not to represent Washington to you, but to represent you to Washington
11. We have real enemies in the world. These enemies must be found. They must be pursued and they must be defeated.
12. If you’re walking down the right path and you’re willing to keep walking, eventually you’ll make progress
13. In a world of complex threats, our security and leadership depends on all elements of our power – including strong and principled diplomacy
14. In a world of complex threats, our security and leadership depends on all elements of our power – including strong and principled diplomacy
15. The future rewards those who press on. I don’t have time to feel sorry for myself. I don’t have time to complain. I’m going to press on
16. The role of citizens in a democracy does not end with your vote. -Barack Obama
17. It’s only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realise your true potential. -Barack Obama
18. Focussing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition, It asks too little of yourself. -Barack Obama
19. If I remain hopeful, it’s because I’ve learned to place my faith in my fellow citizens, especially those of the next generation. -Barack Obama
20. The best we can do is to try to align ourselves with what we feel is right and construct some meaning out of our confusion. -Barack Obama
21. Hope is the bedrock of this nation, the belief that our destiny will not be written for us, but by us. –Barack Obama
22. You can’t let your failures define you, you have to let them teach you, You have to let them show you what to do differently next time. –Barack Obama
23. I suffered rejections and failures often enough to stop fearing them. -Barack Obama
24. The cynics may be the loudest voices, but I promise you, they will accomplish the least. -Barack Obama
25. We did not come here to fear the future, We came here to shape it. -Barack Obama
26. There is no excuse for not trying. -Barack Obama
27. A change is brought about because ordinary people do extraordinary things. -Barack Obama
28. The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. -Barack Obama
29. Change is never easy but always possible. -Barack Obama
30. You could build power not by putting others down but by lifting them up. -Barack Obama