Barack Obama Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Barack Obama quotes, Barack Obama sayings, and Barack Obama proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

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. Barack Obama
We did not come to fear the future. We came here to shape it. Barack Obama
Whatever we think of the past, we must not be prisoners to it. Barack Obama
We have to uphold a free press and freedom of speech -- because, in the end, lies and misinformation are no match for the truth. Barack Obama
Your voice can change the world. Barack Obama
The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don't wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope. Barack Obama
The strongest democracies flourish from frequent and lively debate, but they endure when people of every background and belief find a way to set aside smaller differences in service of a greater purpose. Barack Obama
The War on Drugs has been an utter failure. We need to rethink and decriminalize our marijuana laws. Barack Obama
When I was a kid I inhaled frequently. That was the point. Barack Obama
Empowering women isn't just the right thing to do - it's the smart thing to do. Barack Obama
To anyone out there who's hurting—it's not a sign of weakness to ask for help. It's a sign of strength. Barack Obama
America, we are better than these last eight years. We are a better country than this. Barack Obama
In the unlikely story that is America, there has never been anything false about hope. Barack Obama
This victory alone is not the change we seek; it is only the chance for us to make that change. Barack Obama
The Muslim call to prayer is one of the prettiest sounds on Earth at sunset. Barack Obama
It's only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you will realize your true potential. Barack Obama
While we breathe, we will hope. Barack Obama
The only thing that's the end of the world is the end of the world. Barack Obama
Each of us deserves the freedom to pursue our own version of happiness. No one deserves to be bullied. Barack Obama
Young people recognize the big challenges that are coming up. Barack Obama
What people really want is fairness. They want people paying their fair share of taxes. Barack Obama
The easiest way to save money is to waste less energy. Barack Obama
Literacy is the most basic currency of the knowledge economy. Barack Obama
We seem to have trouble with critical thinking. And our political system doesn't help. Barack Obama
This is about respect for women, the judgments that women make and their doctors about their reproductive health. It's an important part of who women are, their reproductive health. Barack Obama
We know the battle ahead will be long. But always remember that, no matter what obstacles stand in our way, nothing can stand in the way of the power of millions of voices calling for change. Barack Obama
The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don't wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope. Barack Obama
Our individualism has always been bound by a set of communal values, the glue upon which every healthy society depends. Barack Obama
Transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency. Barack Obama
Africa doesn't need strongmen, it needs strong institutions. Barack Obama