" And that’s why I leave this stage tonight even more optimistic about this country than when we started. Because I know our work has not only helped so many Americans; it has inspired so many Americans — especially so many young people out there — to believe that you can make a difference; to hitch your wagon to something bigger than yourselves.
Let me tell you, this generation coming up — unselfish, altruistic, creative, patriotic — I’ve seen you in every corner of the country. You believe in a fair, and just, and inclusive America; you know that constant change has been America’s hallmark, that it’s not something to fear but something to embrace, you are willing to carry this hard work of democracy forward. You’ll soon outnumber any of us, and I believe as a result the future is in good hands.
My fellow Americans, it has been the honor of my life to serve you. I won’t stop; in fact, I will be right there with you, as a citizen, for all my remaining days. But for now, whether you are young or whether you’re young at heart, I do have one final ask of you as your president — the same thing I asked when you took a chance on me eight years ago.
I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change — but in yours."
This is one of many of my favorite quotes from this speech, even though it is a really long quote. I would copy and paste his whole speech here but then my blog post would be too long. So here is the link to hear or read the rest of his speech:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/10/us/politics/obama-farewell-address-speech.html?_r=1
And Michelle Obama's message of Hope is inspiring as well:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/national/michelle-obama-makes-emotional-final-speech-as-first-lady/2017/01/06/57a19ef4-d434-11e6-9651-54a0154cf5b3_video.html
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