You do not keep American democracy in suspense. Because, look, too many people have marched and protested and fought and died for… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
There's no expert on this planet who says that the government telling people what to do actually does any good with this… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
I was blessed throughout my entire career. I had people rooting for me. It started with my parents, but it extended to… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
If people wonder, yes, Hillary Clinton is my friend. She has been a friend to me and Barack and Malia and Sasha,… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
Every day, the people I meet inspire me... every day, they make me proud... every day they remind me how blessed we… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
People change because of kids. They change how they eat. They change the way they think. They change the way they see… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
I know what makes me happy. I pick the clothes that make me happy - sometimes people like them, sometimes they don't.… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
All of these young people have some kind of potential in them. And if we don't invest in them as a nation,… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
And Barack and I were raised with so many of the same values, like you work hard for what you want in… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
We learned about gratitude and humility, that so many people had a hand in our success, from the teachers who inspired us… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
I like to talk about my obsession with french fries because I don't want people to think that 'Let's Move' is about… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
When you're really trying to make serious change, you don't want people to get caught up in emotion because change isn't emotion.… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
My role models were the people in my life. My mom, for sure. My dad. The teachers. For me, role-modeling was immediate,… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
There are so many really good role models out there, we just have to make sure that we don't glorify just one… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
“Do not bring people in your life who weigh you down. And trust your instincts ... good relationships feel good. They feel… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
I have seen how leaders rule by intimidation. Leaders who demonize and dehumanize entire groups of people often do so because they… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
Fashion is about so much more than just a pretty pair of pumps or the perfect hemline. For so many people across… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
You have to stay in school. You have to. You have to go to college. You have to get your degree. Because… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
Barack is one of the smartest people you will ever encounter who will deign to enter this messy thing called politics. — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
It's always positive to hear how many people are willing to step up - whether it is the employment community, mental health… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
Walk away from 'friendships' that make you feel small and insecure, and seek out people who inspire you and support you — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
And that's my message to voters, this isn't about Barack, it's not about person on that ballot -- its about you. And… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
And in my own life, in my own small way, I've tried to give back to this country that has given me… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
The arts and humanities define who we are as a people. That is their power -- to remind us of what we… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
The arts are not just a nice thing to have or to do if there is free time or if one can… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
Fortunately, we have help from the media. I have to say this: I'm very grateful for the support and kindness that we've… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
People are always going to have opinions, and people have a right to their opinions, particularly when you're the First Lady; you're… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
It's not about government telling people what to do. ... It's about each of us, in our own families, in our own… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
When I was little, I wanted to be a mother, because that's who I saw. I saw my mom caring for me.… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
I always encourage people to start in their own personal universe, because sometimes we as parents start thinking about the big picture.… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
For the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country. And not just because Barack has done… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
I have a very eclectic iPod. So I've got my cardio people - so it's anything from Beyonce to some Jay-Z to… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
This year, 1.7 million young people will be participating in Olympic and Paralympic sports in their communities-many of them for the very… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
Celebrating the holidays in the White House over these past eight years has been a true privilege. We've been able to welcome… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
I grew up on the south side of Chicago in a working class community. There were no miracles in my life, there's… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
This is really what the White House is all about. It’s the “People’s House.” It’s a place that is steeped in history,… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
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… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
I was an incredibly devoted student, and I would often wake up at 4 or 5 in the morning to study. But… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
I was blessed throughout my entire career. I had people rooting for me. It started with my parents, but it extended to… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
Let's be very clear: Strong men - men who are truly role models - don't need to put down women to make… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
It's hard to change adults, and it's hard to change it from a political position or a perceived political position. — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
The president [Barack Obama] asked for a commitment of, I think, 100,000 jobs for veterans and military spouses over the next couple of years.… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
We must once again come together and stand together for the man we can trust to keep moving this great country forward my husband,… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
We're starting to see, as the economy improves, that the unemployment rate among veterans and military spouses - we're seeing some improvement in those… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
There's so much going on in the healthcare system that makes it difficult for women to really have a strong economic hold if insurance… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
In the 10 cities with the nation's highest obesity rates, the direct costs connected with obesity and obesity-related diseases are roughly $50 million per… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
What I admire most about Hillary is that she never buckles under pressure. She never takes the easy way out. And Hillary Clinton has… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
A lot of young people think they're invincible, but the truth is young people are knuckleheads... Now young people can get insurance for as… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
I have never felt more confident in myself, more clear on who I am as a woman. But I am constantly thinking about my… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
We got a commitment that 3 million nurses are going to be trained to better identify these signs [of PTSD], because, you know, when… — Michelle Obama Copy Share Image
![“And that's my message to voters, this isn't about Barack, it's not about person on that ballot -- its about you. And for most of the people we are talking to [blacks], a Democratic ticket is the clear ticket that we should be voting on, regardless of who said what or did this -- that shouldn't…” quote by Michelle Obama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/765/michelle-obama-518_ballots_and-that-s-my-message-to-voters-this-isn_816628.jpg)
![“Celebrating the holidays in the White House over these past eight years has been a true privilege. We've been able to welcome over half a million guests... our outstanding pastry chefs have baked 200,000 holiday cookies... and Barack [Obama] has treated the American people to countless dad jokes.” quote by Michelle Obama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a4a/michelle-obama-518_able_celebrating-the-holidays-in-the-white-ho_1473563.jpg)
![“The president [Barack Obama] asked for a commitment of, I think, 100,000 jobs for veterans and military spouses over the next couple of years. And we announced during the tour last week that we have gotten more than 60,000 jobs, and we're well on our way to just crashing that goal out of the…” quote by Michelle Obama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/83d/michelle-obama-518_barack_the-president-barack-obama-asked-for-a-c_15651.jpg)
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