One great thing about being a black man is that if you put on a hat, you can move around unnoticed.

It's time for democrats to grow a backbone and stand up for what we believe.

We have drained common sense out of our politics. The more we focus on tactics and games, the more good people check out and give up

Be present - and see what a difference it makes in your lives and in the world.

I've learned over the years that identity has a whole lot less to do with location or other people's expectations than with your own sense of self and self-confidence.

Don't tell me words don't matter.

It's a free country. I wish it weren't.

I view the experiences that I have had - both the tough ones and the pleasant ones - as gifts.

If you are ever going to move beyond where you stand at that moment you have to conjure a picture in your head of where you want to go.

Let's go tell everyone we meet that, when the American dream is at stake, you want Barack Obama in charge.

For too long, Democrats have been telling people what they want to hear. I'm going to tell you what I believe.

Let us pick up our books and our pens, ” I said. “They are our most powerful weapons. One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.

You are not walking slow enough, when taking a walk, if you do not come across as bored or depressed (to the average sane person).

What begins at the water shall end there, and what ends there shall once more begin.

Middle East has been in turmoil for thousands of years. For us to think that we're going to in there and fix that with a couple of little bombs and a few little decorations is relatively foolish.

It's safe to talk openly and honestly with people because they're not really listening.

I love you, cold, unfeeling robot arm!

He that does a base thing in zeal for his friend burns the golden thread that ties their hearts together.

But where will the Fed find another bubble?

I've never wavered, I've never been a squish.

I was born in 1928 and by 1931 the Depression was beginning to mount.