Brainy Quotes

Joe Biden

• “We are the United States of America. There is nothing we cannot do if we do it together.”
• “Don’t tell me what you value. Show me your budget, and I’ll tell you what you value.”
• “The greatest sin is the abuse of power, and the greatest abuse of power is denial.”
• “Our best days still lie ahead, but only when we all do our part.”
• “It’s time for America to get back up. The world is not waiting for us.”
• “Character is destiny.”

“We lead by the example of our power, not just the power of our example.”

• “The measure of a man is not how often he is knocked down, but how quickly he gets up.”
• “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
• “We have to bring the country together. A president has to heal, as well as lead.”
• “I’ve always believed that America offers the possibility of a second chance to its citizens.”
• “Unity is the path forward. And we must meet this moment as the United States of America.”

“Failure at some point in your life is inevitable, but giving up is unforgivable.”

• “We need to remember: We’re at our best when we look out for one another.”
• “Empathy is the fuel of democracy.”
• “There’s nothing beyond our capacity if we work together.”
• “The only way to deal with negative feelings is to acknowledge that they exist.”
• “It’s never a good bet to bet against the American people.”
• “We are a nation not only of dreamers but also of fixers.”

“I’m more optimistic about America’s chances today than I ever have been. I believe we’re on the cusp of some real change.”

• “Being an optimist, I’m not sure there’s any problem that can’t be solved.”
• “Our democracy’s a lot stronger than it seems, and the American people are a lot tougher than they’re given credit for.”
• “I’m absolutely confident that, by 2022, we’re going to be back in a position where we’re going to be the most powerful nation in the world.”

“Folks, failure at some point in your life is inevitable, but giving up is unforgivable.”

• “I don’t care how much you know until I know how much you care.”
• “When you get knocked down, get up. Get up and show them what you’re made of.”
• “America is an idea. An idea stronger than any army, bigger than any ocean, more powerful than any dictator or tyrant.”
• “I will always level with you.”
• “Our children are the kite strings that pull our national ambitions aloft, and our duty is to ensure that they soar higher than we ever could.”
• “The strength of a nation lies in the hearts and souls of its people.”