Barack Obama Quotes

Ordinary people can bring about change.

There are powerful forces undermining progress in Africa. But one must never underestimate the power of the people to bring about change.

We the people are the change makers.

Small groups of people can have a really huge impact.

The people are the only ones capable of transforming society.

Do you have the vision to help empower and channel the energy at the grassroots level?This is not about one person; this is about millions of people all working together to protect and advance the interests of working Americans.

People love seeing people trying to change stuff.

When ordinary people wake up, elites begin to tremble in their boots.

The task is to transform society; only the people can do that - not heroes, not celebrities, not stars.

The movers and shakers on our planet, aren't the billionaires and generals, they are the incredible numbers of people around the world filled with love for neighbor and for the earth who are resisting, remaking, restoring, renewing and revitalising.

The power of the people is much stronger than the people in power.

Any realistic vision of change must be based on the notion of empowerment of people.

I want to get the message out that everybody can make a difference.

People need to believe they can make a difference - that one person standing strong can turn the tide.

I believe the people of Compton are ready for change. They've spoken. Their voice has clearly been heard that they don't want to go backward. They want to go forward.

Change what you are doing; change your world. And if enough people do that, we can change the world.

Our democracy flourishes when people stand up for themselves and engage in the political process.

I also recognise that the mandate was given by hundreds of thousands of ordinary people joining in the political process.

It's the people who are doing the nonviolent organizing at the grassroots that make me think there's still hope.

Movements of people create change - not just any one person or organization, but when lots of people are in motion around a shared vision.

Little movements of communities of ordinary radicals are committed to doing small things with great love.

Never feel too small or powerless to make a difference.

There are enough people who are starting to be actively involved that we can turn things around. And we need to encourage others to become involved.

The efforts of governments alone will never be enough. In the end, the people must choose and the people must help themselves.

Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.