There were some teachers that I ran into who doubted that a girl like me -- a black girl from the south side of Chicago -- should apply to Princeton or could get into Harvard. Michelle Obama More Quotes by Michelle Obama More Quotes From Michelle Obama The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them. Michelle Obama achievementhard-workdream Success isn't about how much money you make, it's about the difference you make in people's lives. Michelle Obama inspirational-lifesuccessmotivational One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals. And so when I hear about negative and false attacks, I really don't invest any energy in them, because I know who I am. Michelle Obama badasswho-i-aminspirational 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. Michelle Obama successfulpracticeyears We should always have three friends in our lives-one who walks ahead who we look up to and follow; one who walks beside us, who is with us every step of our journey; and then, one who we reach back for and bring along after we've cleared the way. Michelle Obama threejourneylooks There is no magic to achievement. It's really about hard work, choices, and persistence. Michelle Obama persistencehard-workinspirational Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody says distract you from your goals. Michelle Obama stay-true-to-yourselfgoalinspirational 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 that you choose. It's with the people you surround yourselves with. Michelle Obama strong-womeninspiringinspirational Every girl, no matter where she lives, deserves the opportunity to develop the promise inside of her. Michelle Obama girlopportunitypromise When you've worked hard, and done well, and walked through that doorway of opportunity...you do not slam it shut behind you...you reach back, and you give other folks the same chances that helped you succeed. Michelle Obama badassopportunitygiving We've got a responsibility to live up to the legacy of those who came before us by doing all that we can to help those who come after us. Michelle Obama feminismresponsibilityinspiring Women and girls can do whatever they want. There is no limit to what we as women can accomplish. Michelle Obama girllimitswant 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. Michelle Obama speaking-my-mindcoloraverage When women and girls rise, Michelle Obama communitygirlcountry No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, you are beautiful. Michelle Obama where-you-comematterbeautiful 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 hopepositivegraduation Do not die in the history of your past hurts and past experiences, but live in the now and future of your destiny. Michelle Obama destinyhurtpast Walk away from 'friendships' that make you feel small and insecure, and seek out people who inspire you and support you Michelle Obama insecuresupport-youpeople As women, we must stand up for ourselves. We must stand up for each other. We must stand up for justice for all. Michelle Obama justice-for-alljustice My message to women: Do what makes you feel good, because there'll always be someone who thinks you should do it differently. Whether your choices are hits or misses, at least they're your own. Michelle Obama feel-goodchoicesthinking
