I've seen firsthand that being president doesn't change who you are. It reveals who you are. Michelle Obama More Quotes by Michelle Obama More Quotes From Michelle Obama 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 mom mother mean I always encourage people to start in their own personal universe, because sometimes we as parents start thinking about the big picture. How do I change what's happening in my entire school? And how do I do it in my community? And then you get overwhelmed and it's just like, "Forget it, I'll just stay here in my kitchen and wait." But, start small. 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Michelle Obama gratitude teacher school We need all hands on deck, and that means clearing hurdles for women and girls as they navigate careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. Michelle Obama girl math mean When I get up and work out, I'm working out just as much for my girls as I am for me, because I want them to see a mother who loves them dearly, who invests in them, but who also invests in herself. It's just as much about letting them know as young women that it is okay to put yourself a little higher on your priority list. Michelle Obama daughter girl fitness What I know for sure is that all the sacrifice and challenges we face are worth it if we're creating a better future for our kids. I just think if the adults are always thinking about the world we want to leave for our kids, we're going to make the right choices every single time. Michelle Obama sacrifice kids thinking If I point to anything that makes me who I am, it's that I have a whole lot of common sense. I've got a good mind and a good ability to read people and situations. Michelle Obama common-sense who-i-am people Good relationships feel good. They feel right. They don't hurt. Michelle Obama strong-women good-relationship hurt Although the circumstances of our lives may seem very disengaged, with me standing here as the First Lady of the United States of America and you just getting through school, I want you to know we have very much in common. For nothing in my life ever would have predicted that I would be standing here as the first African-American First Lady. Michelle Obama united-states america school Do not ever let anyone make you feel like you don't matter, or like you don't have a place in our American story - because you do. Michelle Obama like-you matter stories I'm not asking any of you to make drastic changes to every single one of your recipes or to totally change the way you do business. But what I am asking is that you consider reformulating your menu in pragmatic and incremental ways to create healthier versions of the foods that we all love. Michelle Obama recipes asking way I come here today as a Christian, a person of faith who believes we've all been called to serve our fellow men and women and to honor God's creation. We want our girls to know right from wrong, to always tell the truth, to treat people no matter who they are with dignity and respect, no matter how different they may seem...because we want our girls to know we are all God's children and there's so much more that unites than divides us. Michelle Obama girl christian children Cute's good. But cute only lasts for so long, and then it's, 'Who are you as a person?' Don't look at the bankbook or the title. Look at the heart. Look at the soul. When you're dating a man, you should always feel good. ... You shouldn't be in a relationship with somebody who doesn't make you completely happy and make you feel whole. Michelle Obama heart cute men People are always going to have opinions, and people have a right to their opinions. Michelle Obama opinion people 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 empowerment girl people 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 african-american age believe 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 small-changes hurt kids
