"I think at a certain age I..." - Quote by Barack Obama
I think at a certain age I became conscious of the power of words. And it was fairly late. I was kind of a goofball - but I was always subconsciously thinking about issues.
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“I think it's fair to say that my temperament is steady - and on the buoyant side.”
“Who is Barack Obama? Contrary to the rumors you have heard, I was not born in a manger. I was actually born on Krypton and sent here by my father Jor-El to save the Planet Earth. Many of you know that I got my name, Barack, from my father. What you may not know is Barack is actually Swahili for 'That One.' And I got my middle name from somebody who obviously didn't think I'd ever run for president. If I had to name my greatest strength, I guess it would be my humility. Greatest weakness, it's possible that I'm a little too awesome.”
“Hillary Clinton has been in politics for the same reason I am - because we can improve other people's lives by doing this work.”
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“When I cannot see words curling like rings of smoke round me I am in darkness—I am nothing.”
“The world is satisfied with words. Few appreciate the things beneath.[Fr., Le monde se paye de paroles; peu approfondissement les choses.]”
“I want to say words that flame as I say them, but I keep quiet and don't try to make both words fit in one mouthful.”
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“Steam becomes a mighty power only when it allows itself to be imprisoned in a strong little reservoir, produces tremendous motion and carries huge weights by permitting itself a tiny and measured outlet.”
“I need to get everything straight. I'm not involved in a power struggle between black and white.”
“Nothing has more strength than dire necessity.”