Writing laws based on an abstract theory, rather than reality, is a dangerous undertaking. Elizabeth Warren abstractbasedangerous Change image and share on social
What I've learned is that real change is very, very hard. But I've also learned that change is possible - if you fight for it. Elizabeth Warren changefighthard Change image and share on social
I don't think anyone went the polls and said, 'I am casting my vote to make sure that Wall Street has better chances to make bigger profits off the backs of the American people.' Elizabeth Warren americanbackbig Change image and share on social
It is critical that the American people, and not just their financial institutions, be represented at the negotiating table. Elizabeth Warren americancriticalfinancial Change image and share on social
President Obama believes in a level playing field. Elizabeth Warren believefieldlevel Change image and share on social
It is easy when you are successful to think that you did it all by yourself and to forget that you didn't. You got here because a lot of things broke your way. You were lucky enough to be born into a family that could afford to take care of you well. Elizabeth Warren affordbearbreak share on social
Every time the U.S. government makes a low-cost loan to someone, it's investing in them. Elizabeth Warren costgovernmentinvest Change image and share on social
If you don't talk about families, then it's easy to disembody subprime mortgages and asset securitization and unemployment rates without remembering that every one of those numbers is a million families. Elizabeth Warren assetdisembodyeasy share on social
Now look, you built a factory and it turned into something terrific or a great idea, God Bless, keep a big hunk of it. But part of the underlying social contract is you take a hunk of that and paid forward for the next kid who comes along. Elizabeth Warren bigblessbuild share on social
I loved teaching, but every day that I went to work, I carried the worry that I was hurting my kids because I wasn't at home with them. Elizabeth Warren carrydayhome Change image and share on social
