Michelle Obama Quotes

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.

There is no magic to achievement. It's really about hard work, choices, and persistence.

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

I admit it: I am louder than the average human being and have no fear of speaking my mind. These traits don't come from the color of my skin but from an unwavering belief in my own intelligence.

Every girl, no matter where she lives, deserves the opportunity to develop the promise inside of her.

We've got a responsibility to live up to the legacy of those who came before us by doing all that we can to help those who come after us.

No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, you are beautiful.

When women and girls rise, their communities and their countries rise with them

Women and girls can do whatever they want. There is no limit to what we as women can accomplish.

Walk away from 'friendships' that make you feel small and insecure, and seek out people who inspire you and support you

My message to women: Do what makes you feel good, because there'll always be someone who thinks you should do it differently. Whether your choices are hits or misses, at least they're your own.

Do not die in the history of your past hurts and past experiences, but live in the now and future of your destiny.

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

As women, we must stand up for ourselves. We must stand up for each other. We must stand up for justice for all.

Countries are stronger and more prosperous when the voices and opinions of all their citizens can be heard.

We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own 'to do' list.

I was too worried about the grades and I should have been more worried about learning.

I've seen firsthand that being president doesn't change who you are. It reveals who you are.

Don't let anyone speak for you, and don't rely on others to fight for you.

Whether you come from a council estate or a country estate, your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude.

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.

We have an obligation to fight for the world as it should be.

Find people who will make you better.

Be passionate about something and lean to that strength.

I hate diversity workshops. “Real change comes from having enough comfort to be really honest and say something very uncomfortable.

I am so tired of fear. And I don't want my girls to live in a country, in a world, based on fear.

Choose people who lift you up.

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.

Success doesn’t count unless you earn it fair and square.

My happiness isn't connected to my husband's or my boss's or my children's behavior. You have control over your own actions, your own well-being.

If I can have any impact, I want women to feel good about themselves and have fun with fashion

In our house we don't take ourselves too seriously, and laughter is the best form of unity, I think, in a marriage.

You've got to make choices that make sense for you because there's always going to be somebody who'll think you should do something differently.

Being a healthy woman isn't about getting on a scale or measuring your waistline. We need to start focusing on what matters-on how we feel, and how we feel about ourselves.

All of us are 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.

Your word is your bond, you do what you say you're going to do.

Women should have the freedom to do whatever they need to do to feel good about themselves.

We need to fix our souls. Our souls are broken in this nation. We have lost our way. And it begins with inspiration. It begins with leadership.

Service is a limitless opportunity, it is the reason why we breathe.

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.

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.

Education is the single-most important civil rights issue that we face today.

There are still many causes worth sacrificing for, so much history yet to be made.

We can aim to create a culture, where kids ask for healthy options instead of resisting them.

He’s always asking: ‘Is that new? I haven’t seen that before.’ It’s like, Why don’t you mind your own business? Solve world hunger. Get out of my closet.

Whether an illness affects your heart, your leg or your brain, it's still an illness, and there should be no distinction.

You can be a good mom and still work out, get your rest, have a career - or not. My mother encouraged me to find that balance.

Value everyone's contribution and treat everyone with respect.

We need all hands on deck, and that means clearing hurdles for women and girls as they navigate careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.