He knew, better than the cynic, that if you look out over the arc of history, human beings should be filled not with fear but with hope.
People of goodwill, regardless of party, are too plentiful for those with ill will to change history’s currents. Let Freedom Ring" Ceremony (2013)
You have shown what history teaches us — that at defining moments like this one, the change we need doesn't come from Washington. Change comes to Washington.
But history tells us that true progress is only possible where governments exist to serve their people, and not the other way around. Cape Town University Address (2013)
Our history and the facts show that immigrants are a net plus for our economy and our society. Address to the Nation on Immigration (2014)
Throughout history, Islam has demonstrated through words and deeds the possibilities of religious tolerance and racial equality. A New Beginning (2009)