It is moments like these that force us to try harder, and dig deeper, and to discover gifts we never knew we had – to find the greatness that lies within each of us.
BARACK OBAMAOn every continent, there are girls who will go on to change the world in ways we can only imagine, if only we allow them the freedom to dream.
More Barack Obama Quotes
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To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society’s ills on the West – know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy.
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Our destiny is not written for us, but by us.
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There is no excuse for not trying.
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When our interests and values are at stake, we have a responsibility to act.
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Empathy is a quality of character that can change the world.
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To be black was to be the beneficiary of a great inheritance, a special destiny, glorious burdens that only we were strong enough to bear.
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I wish the country had fewer lawyers and more engineers.
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Islam has a proud tradition of tolerance.
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Reading is important. If you know how to read then the whole world opens up to you
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In a global economy where the most valuable skill you can sell is your knowledge, a good education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity – it is a prerequisite.
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Persevere. Nothing worthwhile is easy.
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Don’t just get involved. Fight for your seat at the table. Better yet, fight for a seat at the head of the table.
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Who you are and who you love should never be a fireable offense.
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When our government is spoken of as some menacing, threatening foreign entity, it ignores the fact that, in our democracy, government is us.
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If you’re walking down the right path and you’re willing to keep walking, eventually you’ll make progress.
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