Michelle Obama quotes - page 6

Ultimately this issue is on us. We're the ones who make the decisions about what our kids eat. (Michelle Obama)
I hate fund-raising. Haaaaate it. Hate, hate it. View quote
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I know what it feels like to struggle to get the education that you need. View quote
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We're all bombarded with so many dietary messages that it's hard to find time to sort through all this information, but we do have time to take a look at our kids' plates. View quote
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Together, we can help make sure that every family that walks into a restaurant can make an easy, healthy choice. View quote
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I like to talk about my obsession with french fries because I don't want people to think that 'Let's Move' is about complete, utter deprivation. It's about moderation and real-life changes and ideas that really work for families. View quote
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At the end of the day, when it comes time to make that decision, as president, all you have to guide you are your values, and your vision, and the life experiences that make you who you are. View quote
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Clearly this is a tough economic time, and a lot of families are hurting. So when we talk to parents, we talk about small changes for kids and things that don't cost extra money. Like adding water and eliminating sugary drinks and sodas. That's going to save money right there. Or adding a few more vegetables. View quote
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So we know that it's not enough for us to simply encourage more people to study abroad. We also need to make sure that they can actually afford it. View quote
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People want to feel hopeful. View quote
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I think that people are tired. They're tired of the same old kind of politics. People want a new tone to politics. (Michelle Obama)
Another suggestion is to cook a meal, maybe not every night, but a couple more times a week than you usually do. That way you have leftovers, and you take your lunch to work. View quote
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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. View quote
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We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own 'to do' list. View quote
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The truth is, in order to get things like universal health care and a revamped education system, then someone is going to have to give up a piece of their pie so that someone else can have more. View quote
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Choose people who lift you up. View quote
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Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own. View quote
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We learned about gratitude and humility - that so many people had a hand in our success, from the teachers who inspired us to the janitors who kept our school clean... and we were taught to value everyone's contribution and treat everyone with respect. View quote
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Find people who will make you better. View quote
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For the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country. And not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change. And I have been desperate to see our country moving in that direction. View quote
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There are still many causes worth sacrificing for, so much history yet to be made. (Michelle Obama)
Women in particular need to keep an eye on their physical and mental health, because if we're scurrying to and from appointments and errands, we don't have a lot of time to take care of ourselves. We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own 'to do' list. View quote
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I've seen firsthand that being president doesn't change who you are. It reveals who you are. View quote
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The problem is when that fun stuff becomes the habit. And I think that's what's happened in our culture. Fast food has become the everyday meal. View quote
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Barack knows the American Dream because he's lived it, and he wants everyone in this country to have that same opportunity, no matter who we are or where we're from or what we look like or who we love. View quote
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