I always prefer to believe the best of everybody--it saves so much trouble.

I always prefer to believe the best of everybody--it saves so much trouble.

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.

You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is like an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are read more

You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is like an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.

Nor shall derision prove powerful against those who listen to humanity or those who follow in the footsteps of divinity, read more

Nor shall derision prove powerful against those who listen to humanity or those who follow in the footsteps of divinity, for they shall live forever. Forever.

My faith helps me overcome such negative emotions and find my equilibrium.

My faith helps me overcome such negative emotions and find my equilibrium.

In my soul rages a battle without victor. Between faith without proof and reason without charm.

In my soul rages a battle without victor. Between faith without proof and reason without charm.

If fear is cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery

If fear is cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery

But the attitude of faith is to let go, and become open to truth, whatever it might turn out to read more

But the attitude of faith is to let go, and become open to truth, whatever it might turn out to be.

The great act of faith is when a man decides he is not God.

The great act of faith is when a man decides he is not God.