Quotes by Brad Henry

“Families are the compass that guide us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter.”

“The community in which you choose to live, indeed, can be an oasis of comfort in the midst of a maddeningly impersonal world.”

“Let us be bold. Let us be brave. Let us be together.”

“For only by nurturing the minds and strengthening the values of our children can we give them an opportunity to be full, productive citizens, to reach their God-given potential, and to have good jobs right here in Oklahoma.”

“It is only through raising expectations and striving for excellence that our children can reach their full potential.”

“Believe in yourself, and the rest will fall into place. Have faith in your own abilities, work hard, and there is nothing you cannot accomplish.”

“No other investment yields as great a return as the investment in education. An educated workforce is the foundation of every community and the future of every economy.”

“The worst thing we can do is to do nothing.”

“The only thing holding us back is ourselves.”

A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.

Believe in yourself, and the rest will fall into place. Have faith in your own abilities, work hard, and there is nothing you cannot accomplish.

Something called the Oklahoma Standard became known throughout the world. It means resilience in the face of adversity. It means a strength and compassion that will not be defeated.

What unites Oklahomans today is what has always united us: Our unshakable faith. Our love of family and compassion for others. The unlimited promise of a hopeful future.

No one should have to choose between medicine and other necessities. No one should have to use the emergency room every time a child gets sick. And no one should have to live in constant fear that a medical problem will become a financial crisis.

Oklahomans value our children and our seniors. Oklahomans value traditions of faith. Oklahomans value our heroes, our veterans. Oklahomans value innovation and the creative arts.

There is too much at stake for us to surrender to the politics of polarization.

This is not the time for partisan bickering. This is not the time for politics as usual. Some of us are Democrats. Some of us are Republicans. Some of us are Independents. Above all, we must be Oklahomans first.

No matter where you stand politically - even if youre unsure of what your political ideology is - it is important to take part in the process of shaping our government.

No other investment yields as great a return as the investment in education. An educated workforce is the foundation of every community and the future of every economy.

Education is not solely about earning a great living. It means living a great life.