More Quotes by Michelle Obama
Every girl, no matter where she lives, deserves the opportunity to develop the promise inside of her.
Value everyone's contribution and treat everyone with respect.
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. And so when I hear about negative and false attacks, I really don't invest any energy in them, because I know who I am.
There is nothing more important to this nation's future than investing in our young people.
You have to practice success. Success doesn't just show up. If you aren't practicing success today, you won't wake up in 20 years and be successful, because you won't have developed the habits of success, which are small things like finishing what you start, putting a lot of effort into everything you do, being on time, treating people well.
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.
As women, we must stand up for ourselves. We must stand up for each other. We must stand up for justice for all.
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.
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.
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.
