“ In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given. ”
Barack Obama, Inaugural Address (20 January 2009). copy citation
| Author | Barack Obama |
|---|---|
| Source | Inaugural Address |
| Topic | greatness understanding |
| Date | 20 January 2009 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28000/28000-h/28000-h.htm |
Context
“to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness.
In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned. Our journey has never been one of shortcuts or settling for less. It has not been the path for the faint-hearted -- for those who prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame.”
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