Nearly everything you do is of no importance, but it is important that you do it.

A theory must be tempered with reality.

This is not the time to marry. My country is calling me. I have taken a vow to serve the country with my heart and soul.

Whenever an individual or a business decides that success has been attained, progress stops. 

If you get down and quarrel everyday, you're saying prayers to the devil, I say.

Movies can and do have tremendous influence in shaping young lives in the realm of entertainment towards the ideals and objectives of normal adulthood.

My parents shared not only an improbable love, they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation. They would give me an African name, Barack, or blessed, believing that in a tolerant America your name is no barrier to success.

We must, indeed, all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately. 

Love begins by taking care of the closest ones - the ones at home.

Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence.

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough.

The secret of political bargaining is to look more strong than what you really are.