More Quotes by Michelle Obama
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.
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.
There is no magic to achievement. It's really about hard work, choices, and persistence.
The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them.
No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, you are beautiful.
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.
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.
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.
