Quote by Barack Obama
My parents shared not only an improbable love, they shared an abid

My parents shared not only an improbable love, they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation. They would give me an African name, Barack, or blessed, believing that in a tolerant America your name is no barrier to success. – Barack Obama

Other quotes by Barack Obama

In the end, thats what this election is about. Do we participate in a politics of cynicism or a politics of hope? – Barack Obama

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Hope
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It was the labor movement that helped secure so much of what we take for granted today. The 40-hour work week, the minimum wage, family leave, health insurance, Social Security, Medicare, retirement plans. The cornerstones of the middle-class security all bear the union label. – Barack Obama

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Family
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We cant drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want and keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times… and then just expect that other countries are going to say OK. Thats not leadership. Thats not going to happen. – Barack Obama

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Leadership
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Faith
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I am convinced we shall succeed. I have faith in this country, because I have faith in its people. – Horst Koehler

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Faith

As a people of faith, we know that prayer is a powerful instrument. And as one Nation under God, we know that many times our most powerful tool is prayer. – Nick Rahall

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Faith

I was very, very religious. And of course I wrote about it in Night. I questioned Gods silence. So I questioned. I dont have an answer for that. Does it mean that I stopped having faith? No. I have faith, but I question it. – Elie Wiesel

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Faith

Ask those who love Him with a sincere love, and they will tell you that they find no greater or prompter relief amid the troubles of their life than in loving conversation with their Divine Friend. – Alphonsus Liguori

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Faith

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One thorn of experience is worth a whole wilderness of warning. – James Russell Lowell

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Experience

Suffering is part of the divine idea. – Henry Ward Beecher

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Suffering

I feel like everybody is against Floyd Mayweather. I dont get any respect. – Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

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respect

Politics thrives on simple, clean messages, something that played to Obamas advantage in 2008. Stagnant unemployment and the loss of Americas AAA rating are as simple and tough as they come. This is the economy on Obamas watch, and theres no one left to blame. – John Sununu

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Politics