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

I am so tired of fear. And I don't want my girls to live in a country, in a world, based on fear.

— Michelle Obama

I can't say this enough - the food that you put into your bodies can actually help you get better grades. And it can also affect your performance in sports and other activities too. You see, when you give your body the best possible fuel, you have more energy, you're stronger, you think more quickly.

— Michelle Obama

If I made a commitment, I stood by that commitment - and try to make it real. Because when you become leaders, the most important thing you have is your word, your trust. That's where respect comes from.

— Michelle Obama

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

— Michelle Obama

If proud Americans can be who they are and boldly stand at the altar with who they love then surely, surely we can give everyone in this country a fair chance at that great American Dream.

— Michelle Obama

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.

— Michelle Obama

I love that we can trust Barack to do what he says he's going to do, even when it's hard - especially when it's hard.

— Michelle Obama

I never cut class. I loved getting A's, I liked being smart. Furthermore, I liked being on time. Furthermore, I thought being smart is cooler than anything in the world.

— Michelle Obama

I remember one parent-teacher conference at the lower school, and Barack went, and there were SWAT guys on top of the roof of the school. And Malia was like, 'Dad, really? Really? Do they really have to be up there?' And it's like, yeah, honey, they do.

— Michelle Obama