“I’ve seen firsthand that being president doesn’t change who you are. It reveals who you are.” ― Michelle Obama
“There is no magic to achievement. It’s really about hard work, choices and persistence.” ― Michelle Obama
“Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feel like your own.” ― Michelle Obama
“Every day, you have the power to choose.” ― Michelle Obama
“Failure is an important part of your growth and developing resilience. Don’t be afraid to fail.” ― Michelle Obama
“Walk away from friendships that make you feel small and insecure, and seek out people who inspire you and support you.” ― Michelle Obama
“How hard you work matters more than how much you make.” ― Michelle Obama
“We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own ‘to do’ list.” ― Michelle Obama
“Choose people who lift you up.” ― Michelle Obama
“Instead of letting your hardships and failures discourage or exhaust you, let them inspire you. Let them make you even hungrier to succeed.” ― Michelle Obama
“There are still many causes worth sacrificing for, so much history yet to be made.” ― Michelle Obama
“Success isn’t about how much money you make. It’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” ― Michelle Obama
“Whether you come from a council estate or a country estate, your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude.” ― Michelle Obama
“Do not bring people in your life who weigh you down. Trust your instincts, good relationships feel good, they feel right, they don’t hurt.” ― Michelle Obama
“Empower yourselves with a good education.” ― Michelle Obama
“One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody says distract you from your goals.” ― Michelle Obama
“You can’t make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might happen.” ― Michelle Obama
“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.” ― Michelle Obama
“Being president doesn’t change who you are – it reveals who you are.” ― Michelle Obama
“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.” ― Michelle Obama
“The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them.” ― Michelle Obama
“Real men treat the janitor with the same respect as the CEO.” ― Michelle Obama
“Just try new things. Don’t be afraid. Step out of your comfort zones and soar.” ― Michelle Obama
“Just do what works for you because there will always be someone who thinks differently.” ― Michelle Obama
“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.” ― Michelle Obama
“If my future were determined just by my performance on a standardized test, I wouldn’t be here. I guarantee you that.” ― Michelle Obama
“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.” ― Michelle Obama
“The one way to get me to work my hardest was to doubt me.” ― Michelle Obama
“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.” ― Michelle Obama
“We need to start focusing on what matters – on how we feel, and how we feel about ourselves.” ― Michelle Obama
“When they go low, we go high.” ― Michelle Obama
“Through my education, I didn’t just develop skills, I didn’t just develop the ability to learn but I developed confidence.” ― Michelle Obama
“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.” ― Michelle Obama
“We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own ‘to do’ list.” ― Michelle Obama
“You’re important in your own right.” ― Michelle Obama
“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.” ― Michelle Obama
“Failing is a crucial part of success. Every time you fail and get back up. You practice perseverance, which is the key to life. Your strength comes in your ability to recover.” ― Michelle Obama
“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.” ― Michelle Obama
“Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own.” ― Michelle Obama
“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.” ― Michelle Obama
“When I hear about negative and false attacks, I really don’t invest any energy in them, because I know who I am.” ― Michelle Obama
“Don’t be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered.” ― Michelle Obama
“You have to fill your bucket with positive energy—and if you have people hanging around you that are bringing you down and not lifting you up, whether that’s your ‘boo’ or your best friend—you have to learn how to push these people to the side.” ― Michelle Obama
“There is no limit to what we can accomplish.” ― Michelle Obama
“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.” ― Michelle Obama
“Find people who will make you better.” ― Michelle Obama
“Success isn’t about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” ― Michelle Obama
“When someone is cruel or acts like a bully, you don’t stoop to their level. No, our motto is, when they go low we go high.” ― Michelle Obama
“If there’s one thing I’ve learned in life, it’s the power of using your voice.” ― Michelle Obama
“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.” ― Michelle Obama
