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Michelle Obama Quotes

Biography: Michelle Obama is known for being the former First Lady of the United ... more Biography: Michelle Obama is known for being the former First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. She is a lawyer, author, and advocate for healthy living, education, and military families. During her tenure as First Lady, she launched initiatives like "Let's Move!" to combat childhood obesity and "Reach Higher" to encourage higher education. less

"I never cut class. I loved getting A's, I liked being smart. I liked being on time. I thought being smart is cooler than anything in the world."

Tags: Motivation, Success, Achievement, Learning, Education

"If there's one thing I've learned in life, it's the power of using your voice."

Tags: Inspiration, Personal growth, Empowerment, Confidence, Life lessons

"Every day, you have the power to choose."

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Personal growth, Self-improvement, Mindfulness

"There are truths we have to grapple with. For instance, women and girls have always been second-class citizens around the world. This isn't something we just started struggling with, it's the reality that we all were born into."

Tags: Social justice, Gender equality, Women's rights, Female empowerment, Patriarchy

"The one way to get me to work my hardest was to doubt me."

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Resilience, Perseverance, Determination

"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."

Tags: Personal growth, Relationships, Self-care, Self-respect, Boundaries

"Most of us live in neighborhoods that are segregated by race and income. Our politics reflect those boundaries. People who are educated don’t talk to people who are not. People who are religious don’t talk to people who are not. If we’re spending most of our time with people who look like us, think like us, talk like us, love like us - and learn like us - then we should consider that a problem and do something about it."

Tags: Education, Religion, Politics, Diversity, Race

"My most important title is still 'mom-in-chief.' My daughters are still the heart of my heart and the center of my world."

Tags: Love, Family, Parenting, Children, Heartfelt

"Now I think it’s one of the most useless questions an adult can ask a child - What do you want to be when you grow up? As if growing up is finite. As if at some point you become something and that’s the end."

Tags: Growth, Self-discovery, Identity, Future, Career

"You don’t have to be somebody different to be important. You’re important in your own right."

Tags: Empowerment, Confidence, Identity, Individuality, Authenticity

"Just do what works for you, because there will always be someone who thinks differently."

Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Resilience, Individuality, Authenticity

"You can't make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might happen."

Tags: Mindset, Courage, Mental health, Confidence, Positive thinking

"There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish."

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Empowerment, Achievement, Strength

"Find people who will make you better."

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Personal growth, Self-improvement, Relationships

"Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody says distract you from your goals."

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Personal growth, Self-improvement, Resilience