Quotes by

Michelle Obama

I like to talk about my obsession with french fries because I dont want people to think that Lets Move is about complete, utter deprivation. Its about moderation and real-life changes and ideas that really work for families. – Michelle Obama

I love that we can trust Barack to do what he says hes going to do, even when its hard – especially when its hard. – Michelle Obama

Like so many American families, our families werent asking for much. They didnt begrudge anyone elses success or care that others had much more than they did… in fact, they admired it. – Michelle Obama

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 everyones contribution and treat everyone with respect. – Michelle Obama

I think that people are tired. Theyre tired of the same old kind of politics. People want a new tone to politics. – Michelle Obama

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 youre going to do. That you treat people with dignity and respect, even if you dont know them and even if you dont agree with them. – Michelle Obama

We learned about honesty and integrity – that the truth matters… that you dont take shortcuts or play by your own set of rules… and success doesnt count unless you earn it fair and square. – Michelle Obama

Women in particular need to keep an eye on their physical and mental health, because if were scurrying to and from appointments and errands, we dont have a lot of time to take care of ourselves. We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own to do list. – Michelle Obama

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 didnt care whether it was the easy thing to do politically – thats not how he was raised – he cared that it was the right thing to do. – Michelle Obama

If my future were determined just by my performance on a standardized test, I wouldnt be here. I guarantee you that. – Michelle Obama

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, youre actually helping to make America stronger. – Michelle Obama

The problem is when that fun stuff becomes the habit. And I think thats whats happened in our culture. Fast food has become the everyday meal. – Michelle Obama

I am so tired of fear. And I dont want my girls to live in a country, in a world, based on fear. – Michelle Obama

My mothers 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

See, thats why Baracks 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

And lets be clear: Its not enough just to limit ads for foods that arent healthy. Its also going to be critical to increase marketing for foods that are healthy. – Michelle Obama

You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the worlds problems at once but dont 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

I never cut class. I loved getting As, I liked being smart. I liked being on time. I thought being smart is cooler than anything in the world. – Michelle Obama

Ive seen firsthand that being president doesnt change who you are. It reveals who you are. – Michelle Obama

It wasnt so long ago that I was a working mom myself. And I know that sometimes, much as we all hate to admit it, its 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