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Michelle Obama Quotes - Page 7

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And in my own life, in my own small way, I've tried to give back to this country that has given me so much. That's why I left a job at a law firm for a career in public service, working to empower young people to

And in my own life, in my own small way, I've tried to give back to this country that has given me so much. That's why I left a job at a law firm for a career in public service, working to empower young people to volunteer in their communities. Because 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.

Country, Jobs, Believe

Speech at the Democratic National Convention, www.npr.org. August 25, 2008.

The president [Barack Obama] asked for a commitment of, I think, 100,000 jobs for veterans and military spouses over the next couple of years. And we announced during the tour last week that we have gotten more than 60,000 jobs, and we're well on our way to just crashing that goal out of the water, because what businesses are understanding is that these men and women are some of the most highly trained resources that we have in this country.

Country, Jobs, Couple

Source: www.wbur.org

This is really what the White House is all about. It’s the “People’s House.” It’s a place that is steeped in history, but it’s also a place where everyone should feel welcome. And that's why my husband and I have made it our mission to open up the house to as many people as we can.

Husband, White, People

"If the White House were like Iceland's" by John D. Sutter, www.cnn.com. October 4, 2014.

But, as potentially the first African American first lady, I was also the focus of another set of questions and speculations; conversations sometimes rooted in the fears and misperceptions of others. Was I too loud, or too angry, or too emasculating? Or was I too soft, too much of a mom, not enough of a career woman?

Mom, Careers, Focus

Tuskegee University Commencement Address, delivered 09 May 2015, Tuskegee, Alabama

The beauty of my job is that I get to see more of that America. And that feeds me.

Jobs, America

Source: www.foxnews.com

You see, at the end of the day, my most important title is still 'mom-in-chief.' My daughters are still the heart of my heart and the center of my world.

Mom, Daughter, Mother

"Early Start with John Berman And Zoraida Sambolin", www.cnn.com. September 5, 2012.

For me, as a mother, I am just, you know, I just can't put into words how important it is for every American, for every mother, for every person in this country, to have healthcare.

Mother, Country, Important

"Rev. Al Sharpton has interviewed Michelle Obama". "Keeping it Real with Reverend Al Sharpton" with AL Sharpton, www.eurweb.com. December 19, 2013.

I have never felt more confident in myself, more clear on who I am as a woman. But I am constantly thinking about my own health and making sure that I'm eating right and getting exercise and watching the aches and pains. I want to be this really fly 80-90-year old.

Pain, Exercise, Thinking

"Michelle Obama on the Move" by Maggie Murphy, Lynn Sherr, communitytable.parade.com. August 15, 2013.

I think that mentoring is such a critical part of the role I can play in my position. I see how little bits of exposure and big bits of exposure really change my girls significantly, and I want that for more girls around the country and the world.

Girl, Country, Thinking

Source: www.glamour.com

He’s always asking: ‘Is that new? I haven’t seen that before.’ It’s like, Why don’t you mind your own business? Solve world hunger. Get out of my closet.

Mind Your Own Business, Asking, World

My experiences at Princeton have made me far more aware of my 'blackness' than ever before. I have found that at Princeton, no matter how liberal and open-minded some of my white professors and classmates try to be toward me, I sometimes feel like a visitor on campus; as if I really don't belong.

White, Trying, Matter

"Princeton-Educated Blacks and the Black Community". Senior thesis, Princeton University, p. 14-15, 1985.

And what has been just completely heart warming is to see that people are really hungry for something different.

Heart, People, Different

"Michelle Obama: The Full Interview". Interview with Katie Couric, www.cbsnews.com. February 15, 2008.

When you're really trying to make serious change, you don't want people to get caught up in emotion because change isn't emotion. Because change isn't emotion. Its real work and organization and strategy - that's just the truth of it. I mean, you pull people in with inspiration, but then you have to roll up your sleeves and you've got to make sacrifices and you have got to have structure.

Inspirational, Real, Hard Work

"One-On-One With Michelle Obama". Interview with Katie Couric, www.cbsnews.com. February 14, 2008.

Some kids have never seen what a real tomato looks like off the vine. They don't know where a cucumber comes from. And that really affects the way they view food. So a garden helps them really get their hands dirty, literally, and understand the whole process of where their food comes from. And I wanted them to see just how challenging and rewarding it is to grow your own food, so that they would better understand what our farmers are doing every single day across this country and have an appreciation for ... that American tradition of growing our own food and feeding ourselves.

Country, Appreciation, Children

One of the things that attracted me to Barack [Obama] was his emotional honesty. Right off the bat he said what he felt. There are no games with him - he is who he appears to be.

Honesty, Emotional, Games

Style helps distinguish you . . . It's a great potential opportunity that people tend to leave by the wayside

Opportunity, People, Style

I think if I weren't married to [Barack Obama], I'd want him to be in there.

Thinking, Want, Married

Source: www.cbsnews.com

Now, a good education is about so much more than just learning geometry or memorizing dates in history. All of that is important, but an education is also about exploring new things -- discovering what makes you come alive, and then being your best at whatever you choose

Education, Important, Alive

What I love about design is the artistic and scientific complexity that also becomes useful.

Design, Artistic, Complexity

"Michelle Obama At The National Design Awards: HELLO YELLOW!" by Anya Strzemien, www.huffingtonpost.com. August 24, 2009.

Ultimately this issue is on us. We're the ones who make the decisions about what our kids eat.

Kids, Issues, Decision

My first job in all honesty is going to continue to be mom-in-chief. Making sure that in this transition, which will be even more of a transition for the girls... that they are settled and that they know they will continue to be the center of our universe.

Girl, Mom, Jobs

I want to send a very clear message to the men and women who are wearing - or who have worn - our country's uniform and to their spouses: when you have finished your service to our nation, you've got 2,000 great American companies ready and waiting to bring you on board

Country, Men, Waiting

Barack, like any leader, is human. And, you know, our challenges in this country isn't finding the next person who's gonna deliver us from our own evil. Because our challenges are us. The challenges that this country faces is how are we as individuals in this society gonna change? What are we gonna do differently?

Inspirational, Leadership, Country

"Michelle Obama On Love, Family & Politics". Interview with Katie Couric, www.cbsnews.com. February 15, 2008.

I think the most moving part of my trip [to Africa] so far was seeing 92-year-old Nelson Mandela, and just thinking about his life. This man has lived through a struggle that few nations have known.

Struggle, Moving, Men

FaceBook post by Michelle Obama from Jun 24, 2011

I am not asking anyone to take the fun out of childhood. As we all know, treats are one of the best parts of being a kid. Instead, the goal here is to empower parents instead of undermining them as they try to make healthier choices for their families.

Fun, Kids, Goal

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