My parents shared not only an improbable love, they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation. They read more

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.

By these things examine thyself. By whose rules am I acting; in whose name; in whose strength; in whose glory? read more

By these things examine thyself. By whose rules am I acting; in whose name; in whose strength; in whose glory? What faith, humility, self-denial, and love of God and to man have there been in all my actions?

Sometimes a noble failure serves the world as faithfully as a distinguished success.

Sometimes a noble failure serves the world as faithfully as a distinguished success.

Faith is courage; it is creative while despair is always destructive.

Faith is courage; it is creative while despair is always destructive.

The thing that is incredible is life itself. Why should we be here in this sun- illuminated universe? Why should read more

The thing that is incredible is life itself. Why should we be here in this sun- illuminated universe? Why should there be green earth under our feet?

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have
kept the faith:
Henceforth there read more

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have
kept the faith:
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day:
and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his
appearing.

Be faithful to that which exists nowhere but in yourself - and thus make yourself indispensable.

Be faithful to that which exists nowhere but in yourself - and thus make yourself indispensable.

Belief is best when uncomplicated by reason.

Belief is best when uncomplicated by reason.

Reason is our soul's left hand, Faith her right.

Reason is our soul's left hand, Faith her right.