I see Americans of every party, every background, every faith who believe that we are stronger together: black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American; young, old; gay, straight; men, women, folks with disabilities, all pledging allegiance under the same proud flag to this big, bold country that we love. That's what I see. That's the America I know!

Our patience will achieve more than our force.

Those who occupy their minds with small matters, generally become incapable of greatness.

I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else.

The revelation of thought takes men out of servitude into freedom.