Michelle Obama Quotes

born 1964 United States

Michelle LeVaughn Robinson Obama (born January 17, 1964) is an American Lawyer who is a former First Lady of the United States as the wife of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States of America.

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A lot of young people think they're invincible, but the truth is young people are knuckleheads.

What we've learned over this year is that hope is making a comeback. It is making a comeback.

Translating hope into action is something Barack has done for his entire career.

Now young people can get insurance for as little as $50 a month, less than the cost of gym shoes.

Success doesn’t count unless you earn it fair and square.

Barack is one of the smartest men we will see in our lifetime.

Right now, one in three African American students are dropping out of high school. Only one in five African Americans between the ages of 25 and 29 has gotten a college degree; one in five.

As you might imagine, for Barack, running for president is nothing compared to that first game of basketball with my brother, Craig.

Democratic National Convention speech (2008)

With every word we utter, with every action we take, we know our kids are watching us. We as parents are their most important role models.

We have this window of opportunity; we have a chance to make something real happen. Something possible happen, to live beyond our fear — think about that, and help us.

To Live Beyond Our Fear (2007)

People who work the day shift, kiss their kids goodnight, and head out for the night shift — without disappointment, without regret — that goodnight kiss a reminder of everything they're working for.

Democratic National Convention speech (2008)

To Mom, Dad, Craig and all of my special friends: Thank-you for loving me and always making me feel good about myself.

She’s fundamentally honest — goes out there, speaks her mind, jokes. She doesn’t parse her words or select them with an antenna for political correctness.

Millions of Americans who know that Barack understands their dreams; that Barack will fight for people like them; and that Barack will finally bring the change we need.

Democratic National Convention speech (2008)

When crisis hits, we don’t turn against each other. No, we listen to each other, we lean on each other, because we are always stronger together.

I am desperate for change — now — not in 8 years or 12 years, but right now. We don’t have time to wait.

Generation after generation, this country has become more equal, more inclusive, more fair, more free.

Commencement speech for Oberlin College Prep graduates (2015)

If my future were determined just by my performance on a standardized test, I wouldn't be here. I guarantee you that.

Like so many American families, our families weren't asking for much.

Democratic National Convention speech (2012)

Barack and I talked long and hard about this decision.

To Live Beyond Our Fear (2007)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Michelle Obama (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.