M

Michelle Obama

39 quotes

Michelle Obama (born 1964) is an American attorney and author who served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, she has championed education, healthy living, and women's empowerment. Her memoir *Becoming* became one of the bestselling books of all time.

“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.”

— Michelle Obama

Courage

All Quotes by Michelle Obama

“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

Food

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

— Michelle Obama

Education

“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

Health

“Clearly this is a tough economic time, and a lot of families are hurting. So when we talk to parents, we talk about small changes for kids and things that don't cost extra money. Like adding water and eliminating sugary drinks and sodas. That's going to save money right there. Or adding a few more vegetables.”

— Michelle Obama

Money

“For the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country. And not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change. And I have been desperate to see our country moving in that direction.”

— Michelle Obama

Change

“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.”

— Michelle Obama

Courage

“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

Courage

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

— Michelle Obama

Future

“And in my own life, in my own small way, I've tried to give back to this country that has given me so much. That's why I left a job at a law firm for a career in public service, working to empower young people to volunteer in their communities. Because 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.”

— Michelle Obama

Age

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

— Michelle Obama

History

“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

Best

“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.”

— Michelle Obama

Respect

“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

Education

“When it comes to the health of our families, Barack refused to listen to all those folks who told him to leave health reform for another day, another president. He didn't care whether it was the easy thing to do politically - that's not how he was raised - he cared that it was the right thing to do.”

— Michelle Obama

Health

“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

Success

“I think that people are tired. They're tired of the same old kind of politics. People want a new tone to politics.”

— Michelle Obama

Politics

“Together, we can help make sure that every family that walks into a restaurant can make an easy, healthy choice.”

— Michelle Obama

Family

“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

Cool

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

— Michelle Obama

Success

“I've seen firsthand that being president doesn't change who you are. It reveals who you are.”

— Michelle Obama

Change