Michelle Obama Quotes
When they go low, we go high.
Success isn’t about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.
The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them.
Don’t be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered.
The ability to read, write, and analyze; the confidence to stand up and demand justice and equality; the qualifications and connections to get your foot in that door and take your seat at that table – all of that starts with education.
We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own ‘to do’ list.
Instead of letting your hardships and failures discourage or exhaust you, let them inspire you.
The difference between a broken community and a thriving one is the presence of women who are valued.
The only way to improve the lives of others is to invest in our own education and skills.
You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world’s problems at once, but don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.
You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Instead, it’s important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages.
You don’t have to be somebody different to be important. You’re important in your own right.
For me, becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. I see it instead as forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously toward a better self.
Let’s be clear: strong men – men who are truly role models – don’t need to put down women to make themselves feel powerful.
No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens.
Change happens when ordinary people do extraordinary things.
We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own ‘to do’ list.
Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.
When you’ve worked hard and done well and walked through that doorway of opportunity, you do not slam it shut behind you. You reach back and you give other folks the same chances that helped you succeed.
For all of us driven by a simple belief that the world as it is just won’t do; that we have an obligation to fight for the world as it should be.
If my future were determined just by my performance on a standardized test, I wouldn’t be here.
We need to start focusing on what matters – on how we feel, and how we feel about ourselves.
Women, in particular, need to keep an eye on their physical and mental health, because if we’re scurrying to and from appointments and errands, we don’t have a lot of time to take care of ourselves.
Women in particular need to keep an eye on their physical and mental well-being, because if we’re scurrying to and from appointments and errands, we don’t have a lot of time to devote to our own self-care.
If you’re walking down the right path and you’re willing to keep walking, eventually you’ll make progress.
We learned about honesty and integrity – that the truth matters… that you don’t take shortcuts or play by your own set of rules… and success doesn’t count unless you earn it fair and square.
One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals.
Choose people who lift you up.
Success is not about the position you hold, it’s about how well you serve.
Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen.
You’ve got to be willing to put yourself out there. You’ve got to be willing to take a few hits. That’s the only way you’re going to get there.
There is no magic to achievement. It’s really about hard work, choices, and persistence.
You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world’s problems at once, but don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have.
In times of crisis, women are often the first to find their voices.
The world needs more women who are full of themselves.
Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something to own.
To me, a feminist is someone who understands the importance of equality and equal rights, and like shows through their actions that they understand those concepts.
Just do what works for you, because there will always be someone who thinks differently.
You have to fill your bucket with positive energy every morning.
Learn to advocate for yourselves.
To succeed, you have to believe in something with such a passion that it becomes a reality.
Success isn’t about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.
For every door that’s been opened to me, I’ve tried to open my door to others.
Don’t be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered.
We need to start focusing on what matters – on how we feel, and how we feel about ourselves.
Being president doesnt change who you are, it reveals who you are.
While I am first lady, I will have the opportunity to help shape and support meaningful change.
Leadership is about creating new possibilities.
No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens.
If you dont take some time to tune in and turn off, whats gonna happen down the line? Youre just a robot or a computer. Youre not a human.