76 result(s) for Michelle Obama Quotes.
"Success isn’t about how much money you make; it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives."
"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."
"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. The journey doesn’t end."
"You don’t have to be somebody different to be important. You’re important in your own right."
"We learned about gratitude and humility - that so many people had a hand in our success, from the teachers who inspired us to the janitors who kept our school clean... and we were taught to value everyone's contribution and treat everyone with respect."
"You should never be surprised when someone treats you with respect, you should expect it."
"Failure is an important part of your growth and developing resilience. Don't be afraid to fail."
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"You have to stay in school. You have to. You have to go to college. You have to get your degree. Because that's the one thing people can't take away from you is your education. And it is worth the investment."
"Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something to own."
"Success isn’t about how much money you make. It’s about the difference you make in people’s lives."
"Don’t ever make decisions based on fear. Make decisions based on hope and possibility. Make decisions based on what should happen, not what shouldn’t."
"We need to fix our souls. Our souls are broken in this nation. If we can get the soul right, then we can get policy right."
"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."
"There is grace in being willing to know and hear others. This, for me, is how we form the more perfect union."
"Do we settle for the world as it is, or do we work for the world as it should be?"
"You may not always have a comfortable life. And you will not always be able to solve all the world's problems all at once. But don't ever underestimate the impact you can have."
"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."
"Changing the big picture takes time, but you can start by changing your own perspective each day."
"We should always have three friends in our lives—one who walks ahead who we look up to and follow; one who walks beside us, who is with us every step of our journey; and then, one who we reach back for and bring along after we've cleared the way."
"Do not be afraid to ask for help. Nobody gets through college on their own."
"We learned about dignity and decency – that how hard you work matters more than how much you make… that helping others means more than just getting ahead yourself."
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"Real men treat the janitor with the same respect as the CEO."
"And Barack and I were raised with so many of the same values, like you work hard for what you want in life. That your word is your bond; that you do what you say you’re going to do. That you treat people with dignity and respect, even if you don’t know them and even if you don’t agree with them."
"Every day you have the power to choose our better history - by opening your hearts and minds, by speaking up for what you know is right."
"Being president doesn’t change who you are – it reveals who you are."
"At the end of the day, when it comes time to make that decision, as president, all you have to guide you are your values, and your vision, and the life experiences that make you who you are."
"The realities are that, you know, as a black man, you know, Barack can get shot going to the gas station, you know."
"Just try new things. Don't be afraid. Step out of your comfort zones and soar, all right?"
"He who owns the information, owns the world."
"Barack and I think that you can't – that a beach is not enough. A life of just leisure is not fulfilling."
"The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them."
"Success isn't about how much money you make, it's about the difference you make in people's lives."
"Empower yourselves with a good education, then get out there and use that education to build a country worthy of your boundless promise."
"Women and girls can do whatever they want. There is no limit to what we as women can accomplish."
"Do not bring people in your life who weigh you down. And trust your instincts … good relationships feel good. They feel right. They don’t hurt."
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"You have the power to shape your own destiny."
"I am an example of what is possible when girls from the very beginning of their lives are loved and nurtured by people around them. I was surrounded by extraordinary women in my life who taught me about quiet strength and dignity."
"My mother’s love has always been a sustaining force for our family, and one of my greatest joys is seeing her integrity, her compassion, her intelligence reflected in my daughters."
"Life will be full of ups and downs. It will be one tough ride. But your resilience will make the journey worth it."
"Barack and I were raised with so many of the same values, like you work hard for what you want in life. That your word is your bond; that you do what you say you're going to do."
"Don't ever make decisions based on fear. Make decisions based on hope and possibility. Make decisions based on what should happen, not what shouldn't."
"Learning has never been about the number of A’s you get. It’s more so about the lessons you carry with you no matter the grade."
"Be passionate about something and lean into it."
"There is no magic to achievement. It's really about hard work, choices, and persistence."
"We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own 'to do' list."
"Success isn't about how much money you make; it's about the difference you make in people's lives."
"Do not bring people in your life who weigh you down. And trust your instincts ... good relationships feel good. They feel right. They don't hurt."
"Whether you come from a council estate or a country estate, your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude."
"You don't have to be somebody different to be important. You're important in your own right."
"There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish."
"Instead of letting your hardships and failures discourage or exhaust you, let them inspire you."
"Empower yourself, and then empower others."
"Every day, you have the power to choose our better history - by opening your hearts and minds, speaking up for what you know is right."
"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."
"Each of us comes from different backgrounds and different experiences. But you would never know it from our debates or our political campaigns."
"You have to stay engaged with people who don’t look like you, who don't sound like you and who may not share your values."
"When they go low, we go high."
"Do not bring people in your life who weigh you down. And trust your instincts … good relationships feel good."
"Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own."
"Find people who will make you better."
"Just do what works for you, because there will always be someone who thinks differently."
"Being president doesn't change who you are. It reveals who you are."
"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."
"There are still many causes worth sacrificing for, so much history yet to be made."
"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."
"Let's not forget that the world is a fine place and worth fighting for."
"We need to fix our souls. Our souls are broken in this nation."
"The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work for them."
"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."
"It's easier to hold onto your own stereotypes and misconceptions. It makes you feel justified in your own ignorance. That's America."
"You can't make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might happen."
"We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own ‘to do’ list."
"The difference between a broken community and a thriving one is the presence of women who are valued."
"Choose people who lift you up."
"It is our fundamental belief in the power of hope that has allowed us to rise above the voices of doubt and division, of anger and fear that we have faced in our own lives and in the life of this country."
"We need to remember who we are. We are so much more, so much more than what this country has shown."
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