Michelle Obama believes in Empowerment
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 believes in Age
To me, with age, everything has gotten better. You have way more control; you know yourself better.
Michelle Obama believes in Integrity
My mother's love has always been a sustaining force for our family, and one of my greatest joys is seeing her integrity, her compassion, her intelligence reflected in my daughters.
Michelle Obama believes in Starting Small
I always encourage people to start in their own personal universe, because sometimes we as parents start thinking about the big picture. How do I change what's happening in my entire school? And how do I do it in my community? And then you get overwhelmed and it's just like, "Forget it, I'll just stay here in my kitchen and wait." But, start small.
Michelle Obama believes in Dignity
Treat people with dignity and respect.
Michelle Obama believes in Health
We can aim to create a culture, where kids ask for healthy options instead of resisting them.
Michelle Obama believes in Women And Girls Role
We need all hands on deck, and that means clearing hurdles for women and girls as they navigate careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Michelle Obama believes in Common Sense
If I point to anything that makes me who I am, it's that I have a whole lot of common sense. I've got a good mind and a good ability to read people and situations.
Michelle Obama believes in Teachers
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.
Michelle Obama believes in Arts
Learning through the arts reinforces critical academic skills in reading, language arts and math and provides students with the skills to creatively solve problems.
Michelle Obama believes in Determination
My dad was a pump operator at the city water plant, and he didn't earn much money. But he was determined to pay whatever tiny part he owed for my tuition on time every month. So even though he had multiple sclerosis and often struggled just to get dressed in the morning, he hardly ever missed a day of work. His determination and love are an inspiration to me every day.
Michelle Obama believes in Barack
Barack is one of the smartest people you will ever encounter who will deign to enter this messy thing called politics.
Michelle Obama believes in Families
Policies that support families aren't political issues. They're personal. They're the causes I carry with me every single day.