More Quotes by Michelle Obama
I was too worried about the grades and I should have been more worried about learning.
Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody says distract you from your goals.
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.
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 years and be successful, because you won't have developed the habits of success, which are small things like finishing what you start, putting a lot of effort into everything you do, being on time, treating people well.
We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own 'to do' list.
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.
I admit it: I am louder than the average human being and have no fear of speaking my mind. These traits don't come from the color of my skin but from an unwavering belief in my own intelligence.
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.
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.
Countries are stronger and more prosperous when the voices and opinions of all their citizens can be heard.
