In the words of 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.
Success is only meaningful - and enjoyable - if it feels like your own.
Women and girls can do whatever they want. There is no limit to what we as women can accomplish.
I try to have no absolute nos. I love french fries, I like a good burger, and I like pie. And that's okay.
Communities and countries and ultimately the world are only as strong as the health of their women.
Believe it or not, when we were first married, our combined monthly student loan bills were actually higher than our mortgage.
The beauty of my job is that I get to see more of that America. And that feeds me.
Whether an illness affects your heart, your leg or your brain, it's still an illness, and there should be no distinction.
You can't make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might happen.
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.
We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own 'to do' list.
Education is the single-most important civil rights issue that we face today.
Barack Obama was a black man that lived on the South Side of Chicago, who had his share of troubles catching cabs.
I was too worried about the grades and I should have been more worried about learning.
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.
Every girl, no matter where she lives, deserves the opportunity to develop the promise inside of her.
And what has been just completely heart warming is to see that people are really hungry for something different.
Don't let anyone speak for you, and don't rely on others to fight for you.
Countries are stronger and more prosperous when the voices and opinions of all their citizens can be heard.
I never thought I'd be on Sesame Street with Elmo and Big Bird. I'm still thrilled. I'm on a high.
There is nothing more important to this nation's future than investing in our young people.
People are always going to have opinions, and people have a right to their opinions.
When I hear about negative and false attacks, I really don't invest any energy in them, because I know who I am.
Barack is one of the smartest people you will ever encounter who will deign to enter this messy thing called politics.
Do not die in the history of your past hurts and past experiences, but live in the now and future of your destiny.
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.
No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, you are beautiful.
Just do what works for you, because there will always be someone who think diffenrently.
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 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.
We can aim to create a culture, where kids ask for healthy options instead of resisting them.
Policies that support families aren't political issues. They're personal. They're the causes I carry with me every single day.
I feel fortunate as a woman to have a husband who loves me and shows me in every way.
Do not ever let anyone make you feel like you don't matter, or like you don't have a place in our American story - because you do.
Success isn't about how much money you make, it's about the difference you make in people's lives.
Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody says distract you from your goals.
To me, with age, everything has gotten better. You have way more control; you know yourself better.
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.
There is no magic to achievement. It's really about hard work, choices, and persistence.
In our house we don't take ourselves too seriously, and laughter is the best form of unity, I think, in a marriage.
As women, we must stand up for ourselves. We must stand up for each other. We must stand up for justice for all.
I believe that each of us-no matter what our age or background or walk of life-each of us has something to contribute to the life of this nation.
The one thing I believe is that families are off-limits. And I think my husband said it, and he was clear on that. And I totally agree with him.
I hate diversity workshops. “Real change comes from having enough comfort to be really honest and say something very uncomfortable.
What I love about design is the artistic and scientific complexity that also becomes useful.
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.
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