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Michelle Obama Quotes | Quotes said by Michelle Obama

  • Michelle Obama Quote #1

    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 Quote #2

    And I love that even in the toughest moments, when we're all sweating it - when we're worried that the bill won't pass, and it seems like all is lost - Barack never lets himself get distracted by the chatter and the noise. Just like his grandmother, he just keeps getting up and moving forward... with patience and wisdom, and courage and grace.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #3

    And let's be clear: It's not enough just to limit ads for foods that aren't healthy. It's also going to be critical to increase marketing for foods that are healthy.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #4

    As a mom, I know it is my responsibility, and no one else's, to raise my kids. But we have to ask ourselves, what does it mean when so many parents are finding their best efforts undermined by an avalanche of advertisements aimed at our kids.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #5

    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.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #6

    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 Quote #7

    I am desperate for change - now - not in 8 years or 12 years, but right now.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #8

    I have never felt more confident in myself, more clear on who I am as a woman. But I am constantly thinking about my own health and making sure that I'm eating right and getting exercise and watching the aches and pains. I want to be this really fly 80-90-year old.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #9

    I know what it feels like to struggle to get the education that you need.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #10

    I love that for Barack, there is no such thing as 'us' and 'them' - he doesn't care whether you're a Democrat, a Republican, or none of the above... he knows that we all love our country... and he's always ready to listen to good ideas... he's always looking for the very best in everyone he meets.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #11

    I love that we can trust Barack to do what he says he's going to do, even when it's hard - especially when it's hard.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #12

    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.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #13

    I'm not asking any of you to make drastic changes to every single one of your recipes or to totally change the way you do business. But what I am asking is that you consider reformulating your menu in pragmatic and incremental ways to create healthier versions of the foods that we all love.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #14

    If my future were determined just by my performance on a standardized test, I wouldn't be here. I guarantee you that.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #15

    If proud Americans can be who they are and boldly stand at the altar with who they love then surely, surely we can give everyone in this country a fair chance at that great American Dream.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #16

    It wasn't so long ago that I was a working mom myself. And I know that sometimes, much as we all hate to admit it, it's just easier to park the kids in front of the TV for a few hours, so we can pay the bills or do the laundry or just have some peace and quiet for a change.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #17

    Like so many American families, our families weren't asking for much. They didn't begrudge anyone else's success or care that others had much more than they did... in fact, they admired it.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #18

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

  • Michelle Obama Quote #19

    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.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #20

    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.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #21

    See, that's why Barack's running: to end the war in Iraq responsibly - to build an economy that lifts every family, to make sure health care is available for every American - and to make sure that every child in this nation has a world-class education all the way from preschool to college.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #22

    Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #23

    The arts are not just a nice thing to have or to do if there is free time or if one can afford it. Rather, paintings and poetry, music and fashion, design and dialogue, they all define who we are as a people and provide an account of our history for the next generation.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #24

    The fact is, with every friendship you make, and every bond of trust you establish, you are shaping the image of America projected to the rest of the world. That is so important. So when you study abroad, you're actually helping to make America stronger.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #25

    The problem is when that fun stuff becomes the habit. And I think that's what's happened in our culture. Fast food has become the everyday meal.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #26

    The truth is, in order to get things like universal health care and a revamped education system, then someone is going to have to give up a piece of their pie so that someone else can have more.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #27

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

  • Michelle Obama Quote #28

    We can make a commitment to promote vegetables and fruits and whole grains on every part of every menu. We can make portion sizes smaller and emphasize quality over quantity. And we can help create a culture - imagine this - where our kids ask for healthy options instead of resisting them.

  • Michelle Obama Quote #29

    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 Quote #30

    We learned about gratitude and humility - that so many people had a hand in our success, from the teachers who inspired us to the janitors who kept our school clean... and we were taught to value everyone's contribution and treat everyone with respect.

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