Michelle Obama

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.

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 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

I can’t play soccer, and I’m not a great swimmer. I won’t drown, but you won’t see me doing laps in a pool.

Michelle Obama

I come here tonight as a sister, blessed with a brother who is my mentor, my protector and my lifelong friend. And I come here as a wife who loves my husband and believes he will be an extraordinary president.

Michelle Obama

I don’t have the stressful job. Barack Obama does.

Michelle Obama

I don’t, as my mom would say, sweat the small stuff in our relationship. Because when I think of day-to-day irritations that you might have with the one you love, they’re nothing compared to the bigger task at hand.

Michelle Obama

I feel fortunate as a woman to have a husband who loves me and shows me in every way.

Michelle Obama

I felt, as a lawyer, when I was mentoring and working with kids, that I gained a level of groundedness that I just couldn’t get sitting on the forty-seventh floor of a fancy firm. Selfishly, it gives me joy – it makes me feel like my life has a purpose.

Michelle Obama

I hate diversity workshops. ‘Real change comes from having enough comfort to be really honest and say something very uncomfortable.’

Michelle Obama