What Works In The Real World Is

I Learned A Lot From The Stories My Uncle, Aunts, And Grandparents Told Me: That No One Is Perfect But Most People Are Good; That People Can't Be Judged Only By Their Worst Or Weakest Moments; That Harsh Judgements Make Hypocrites Of Us All; That A Lot Of Life Is Just Showing Up And Hanging On; That Laughter Is Often The Best, And Sometimes Only Response To Pain.

You Can Put Wings On A Pig, But You Don't Make It An Eagle.

It Takes A Long Time To Turn A Big Country Around. Just Be Of Good Cheer And Keep Working On It.

When I Was President, I Knew Exactly What I Wanted To Do Every Day To Bring America Together And Create A Greater Sense Of Opportunity And A Larger Sense Of Responsibility And A Stronger Sense Of Community.

We Have The Most Religious Freedom Of Any Country In The World, Including The Freedom Not To Believe.