David Korten Quotes

Our future cannot depend on the government alone. The ultimate solutions lie in the attitudes and the actions of the American people.

In politics there are some candidates who use change to promote their careers, and then there are those like John McCain who use their careers to promote change.

I acted on my core beliefs on social issues as governor.

By doing something positive in this world, you're helping people and the future. We're all trying to help the world... make it a better place to live. We're actually still changing the world, aren't we?

We shall never change our political leaders until we change the people who elect them.

The past several months I have been able to meet with people across this country. One thing is clear: America craves for real solutions to the problems we face. That's why I'm running for President of the United States.

The fate of our country, and hence of the world, depends on the degree to which the American people achieve liberal education. It is a process…of placing in the hands of the American people the means of continuing and revitalizing Western civilization, for the sake of the West and for the sake of all mankind.

… we should remember that the real power behind international as well as national progress towards better conditions is public opinion

Change America—Change the World

Your cities can be saved or squandered in one generation. So let's agree to set aside our philosophical disagreements and focus on those aspirations that unite us. Let's grasp the opportunity that is presented by innovation to build better communities for our neighbors. Let's replace a focus on partisan division with a focus on results. That is the path to a better future for us all.

I believe that our country is going in the wrong direction, and I have a very strong desire to help out in any way that I can.

When you think about the progress and the progressive issues we are tackling and solving in Miramar, I'm looking to take these issues nationally because the American people need someone who can champion these issues for them.

I want to make sure that that future that we're creating is one that is the best it can be for people around the world, and also one that includes the full range of our talent and our skills - and, you know, gender and ethnicity, geography - to solving the world's problems.

If we want a great nation, we have to change it ourselves.

I think for all of us who call East St. Louis part of our heritage, we want to make a better day for the city.

Barack Obama's journey to the White House has impressed and inspired the entire world.

To me, politics is about the future.

One day, I know the struggle will change. There's got to be a change - not only for Mississippi, not only for the people in the United States, but people all over the world.

I have met every president since President Kennedy. And I think Barack Obama must be listed as one of the best. This young man has been so inspiring - not just to people in America but to people all around the world.

We gotta educate the kids. You've got to do your job as a citizen, but the same time, you have to also give the tools to the society to learn and create their habits so it's a seamless transition to become a better society.

What people admire about Prime Minister Modi is that he is an ambitious leader who is trying to elevate India economically, and enlisting all Indians in that project will make it more successful.

The first lesson of politics or, at least, democracy is that it is a government by the people and for the people, isn't it? What makes the person a big leader or a big name is only what the person has done for the people.

Children can change the world.

I want society to feel they are part of a process of change.

My resolve is to work for the development of the state and the welfare of the people, so I will tackle all challenges. That's my vision.