By: Kayla Pasacreta

Today is President Obama’s 56th birthday, and Twitter reminded everyone just how loved the 44th President is. #ObamaDay” and #Happy BirthdayMrPresident both dominated Twitter hashtags for the day. Scrolling down your Instagram or Twitter feed, you were bound to come across some classic Obama pictures or gifs. Many also shared sentiments of how much they miss President Obama.

Michelle Obama shared a special message via the Obama Foundation, “Today is Barack’s birthday, and this year, I want to do something a little different this year…I’m asking you to share with Barack, right now, how you’re stepping up to be a better citizen in your community. I’m asking you to share your own daily act of citizenship.” Michelle Obama’s message was yet another sign of the Obama’s class and dedication to the country.

In honor of President Obama’s birthday, here are some of our favorite Obama quotes:

• “The future rewards those who press on. I don’t have time to feel sorry for myself. I don’t have time to complain. I’m going to press on.”
• “We need to internalize this idea of excellence. Not many folks spend time trying to be excellent.”
• “In the white community, the path to a more perfect union means acknowledging that what ails the African-American community does not just exist in the minds of black people; that the legacy of discrimination – and current incidents of discrimination, while less overt than in the past – are real and must be addressed.”

What are your favorite Obama quotes?

To keep up the fun for #ObamaDay, listen to President Obama’s Spotify playlist here. The playlist features songs like LoveHate Thing by Wale, I Was Here by Beyonce, and Could You Be Loved by Bob Marley and the Wailers.

Happy birthday, Obama!