Our fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure.

For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.

A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.

A real leader uses every issue, no matter how serious and sensitive, to ensure that at the end of the debate we should emerge stronger and more united than ever before.

Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice.

Tread softly, Brathe peacefully, Laugh hysterically.

Nothing is black or white.

It is always impossible until it is done.

One cannot be prepared for something while secretly believing it will not happen.

Our task is not to liberate the oppressed, but to liberate the oppressors

When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.

The brave man is not the one who has no fears, he is the one who triumphs over his fears.

Few things make the life of a parent more rewarding and sweet as successful children.

The day I am afraid to do, that is the day I am no longer fit to lead.

Part of being optimistic is keeping one's head pointed toward the sun, one's feet moving forward.

Man's goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished

Appearances matter — and remember to smile.

It never hurts to think too highly of a person; often they become ennobled and act better because of it.

Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear.