"I'm not just a candidate, I'm the..." - Quote by Barack Obama

“Physically, I feel probably as good as I've ever felt. And I've got as much energy as I ever did. But what you feel after eight years - and I think you'd feel this no matter what, but anytime you have a big transition, it gets magnified - is time passes.”

“Entrepreneurs embody the promise of America: the idea that if you have a good idea and are willing to work hard and see it through, you can succeed in this country. And in fulfilling this promise, entrepreneurs also play a critical role in expanding our economy and creating jobs.”

“We must build a world free of unnecessary barriers, stereotypes, and discrimination. ... policies must be developed, attitudes must be shaped, and buildings and organizations must be designed to ensure that everyone has a chance to get the education they need and live independently as full citizens in their communities.”

“There's a lack of people in power that are motivated by the idea of helping people.”

“If a leader cannot give you a clear picture of what he or she sees in the future, that person is not the leader of that organization.”

“You cannot have all chiefs; you gotta have Indians too.Perfect love cannot be without equality.A friend to everybody and to nobody is the same thing.We are all alike, on the inside.”

“I think it's useful to keep in mind I've been now President for over seven years and gun sales don't seem to have suffered during that time.”

“For the eight years I was president I never let my dream of a nuclear-free world fade from my mind.”

“I can't deny that it will be a historic event for an African-American to become president. And should that happen, all Americans should be proud - not just African-Americans, but all Americans - that we have reached this point in our national history where such a thing could happen. It will also not only electrify our country, I think it'll electrify the world.”