Michelle Obama, recent author of Becoming has a lot of quotes on life, relationships, health, education, and even leadership.
Michelle Obama, in a nutshell, is one of the most influential women in the history of America and the world. I am even though Nigerian been able to learn life lessons just by watching her live life so fearlessly.
Today, on the blog, I just want to share 30 Most Inspiring Michelle Obama Quotes.
1. “Do not bring people in your life who weigh you down, and trust your instincts. Good relationships feel good. They feel right. They don’t hurt. They’re not painful. That’s not just with somebody you want to marry, but it’s with the friends you choose. It’s with the people you surround yourself with.” – Michelle Obama
2. “Stop being so afraid” – Michelle Obama
3. “Real men treat the janitor with the same respect as the CEO.” Michelle Obama
4. “When someone is cruel or acts like a bully, you don’t stoop to their level. No, our motto is, when they go low we go high.” Michelle Obama
5. “Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feel like your own.” Michelle Obama
6. “Instead of letting your hardships and failures discourage or exhaust you, let them inspire you. Let them make you even hungrier to succeed.” Michelle Obama
7. “You’re important in your own right.” Michelle Obama
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8. “Whether you come from a council estate or a country estate, your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude.” Michelle Obama
9. “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.” Michelle Obama
10. “Success isn’t about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” Michelle Obama
11. “When girls are educated, their countries become stronger and more prosperous.” Michelle Obama
12. “Choose people who lift you up.” Michelle Obama
13. “Don’t be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered.” Michelle Obama
14. “Walk away from friendships that make you feel small and insecure, and seek out people who inspire you and support you.” Michelle Obama
15. “Failure is an important part of your growth and developing resilience. Don’t be afraid to fail.” Michelle Obama
16. “Just do what works for you because there will always be someone who thinks differently.” Michelle Obama
17. “Being president doesn’t change who you are – it reveals who you are.” Michelle Obama
18. “One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody says distract you from your goals.” Michelle Obama
19. “We need to start focusing on what matters – on how we feel, and how we feel about ourselves.” Michelle Obama
20. “Every girl, no matter where she lives, deserves the opportunity to develop the promise inside of her.” Michelle Obama
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21. “Just try new things. Don’t be afraid. Step out of your comfort zones and soar.” Michelle Obama
22. “I am an example of what is possible when girls from the very beginning of their lives are loved and nurtured by people around them. I was surrounded by extraordinary women in my life who taught me about quiet strength and dignity.” Michelle Obama
23. “Every day, you have the power to choose.” Michelle Obama
24. “Empower yourselves with a good education.” Michelle Obama
25. “Do not bring people in your life who weigh you down. Trust your instincts, good relationships feel good, they feel right, they don’t hurt.” Michelle Obama
26. “The one way to get me to work my hardest was to doubt me.” Michelle Obama
27. “There is no magic to achievement. It’s really about hard work, choices, and persistence.” Michelle Obama
28. “You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Instead, it’s important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages.” Michelle Obama
29. “Failing is a crucial part of success. Every time you fail and get back up. You practice perseverance, which is the key to life. Your strength comes in your ability to recover.” Michelle Obama
30. “Don’t ever make decisions based on fear. Make decisions based on hope and possibility. Make decisions based on what should happen, not what shouldn’t.” Michelle Obama
Which of these quotes strike a cord?
“Stop being so afraid” She was asked what advice to give her younger self. so short and poweful
Oh really. Nice
Michelle Obama!!!
‘Do not bring people in your life who weigh you down, and trust your instincts. Good relationships feel good. They feel right. They don’t hurt. They’re not painful. That’s not just with somebody you want to marry, but it’s with the friends you choose. It’s with the people you surround yourself with.’
The way I’m applying that to my life ehn…
Thanks for sharing these quotes Esther.
I love that quote a lot too.
10. “Success isn’t about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” Michelle Obama.
This is absolutely profound. It is cumbersome for people who are raised in a money-driven society to accept this.
There are so many things to learn from this woman called Michele Obama.
Esther, thank you for posting this.
Exactly! You are welcome too.