First lady Quotes

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.

Do one thing every day that scares you.

We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face... we must do that which we think we cannot.

Do what you feel in your heart to be right - for you’ll be criticized anyway.

Today is the oldest you've ever been, and the youngest you'll ever be again. Keep the child in You alive

Just do what works for you, because there will always be someone who thinks differently.

Every girl, no matter where she lives, deserves the opportunity to develop the promise inside of her.

A leader takes people where they want to go.

A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be.

Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody says distract you from your goals.

Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart

You learn something out of everything, and you come to realize more than ever that we're all here for a certain space of time, and, and then it's going to be over, and you better make this count.

You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world's problems at once but don't ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.

Great minds discuss ideas.Average minds discuss events.Small minds discuss people.

You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience which you must stop and look fear in the face.

When you've worked hard, and done well, and walked through that doorway of opportunity...you do not slam it shut behind you...you reach back, and you give other folks the same chances that helped you succeed.

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.

I admit it: I am louder than the average human being and have no fear of speaking my mind. These traits don't come from the color of my skin but from an unwavering belief in my own intelligence.

We've got a responsibility to live up to the legacy of those who came before us by doing all that we can to help those who come after us.

No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, you are beautiful.

Do what you feel in your heart to be right, for you’ll be criticized anyways.

Success isn't about how much money you make, it's about the difference you make in people's lives.

My message to women: Do what makes you feel good, because there'll always be someone who thinks you should do it differently. Whether your choices are hits or misses, at least they're your own.

The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them.

We should always have three friends in our lives-one who walks ahead who we look up to and follow; one who walks beside us, who is with us every step of our journey; and then, one who we reach back for and bring along after we've cleared the way.

We should all do something to right the wrongs that we see and not just complain about them.

As women, we must stand up for ourselves.

We must stand up for each other. We must stand up for justice for all.

You must do the things you think you cannot do.

To my young friends out there: Life can be great, but not when you can't see it.

So, open your eyes to life: to see it in the vivid colors that God gave us as a precious gift to His children, to enjoy life to the fullest, and to make it count. Say yes to your life.

Pit race against race, religion against religion, prejudice against prejudice.

Divide and conquer! We must not let that happen here.

Walk away from 'friendships' that make you feel small and insecure, and seek out people who inspire you and support you

A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

A great goal in life is the only fortune worth finding.

Choose people who lift you up.

Do not die in the history of your past hurts and past experiences, but live in the now and future of your destiny.

It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself.

Someone once asked me what I regarded as the three most important requirements for happiness. My answer was: A feeling that you have been honest with yourself and those around you; a feeling that you have done the best you could both in your personal life and in your work; and the ability to love others.

At the end of your life, you will never regret not having passed one more test, not winning one more verdict or not closing one more deal. You will regret time not spent with a husband, a friend, a child, or a parent.

You can't make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might happen.

It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.

If someone betrays you once, it's their fault. If they betray you twice, it's your fault.

If human beings can be trained for cruelty and greed and a belief in power which comes through hate and fear and force, certainly we can train equally well for greatness and mercy and the power of love which comes because of the strength of the good qualities to be found in the soul of every human being.

The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!

True patriotism springs from a belief in the dignity of the individual, freedom and equality not only for Americans but for all people on earth, universal brotherhood and good will, and a constant and earnest striving toward the principles and ideals on which this country was founded.

Do not bring people in your life who weigh you down.

And trust your instincts ... good relationships feel good. They feel right. They don't hurt. They're not painful. That's not just with somebody you want to marry, but it's with the friends that you choose. It's with the people you surround yourselves with.

The first time you marry for love, the second for money, and the third for companionship.

Nothing has ever been achieved by the person who says, ‘It can’t be done.’

Happiness is not a goal... it's a by-product of a life well lived.

If you bungle raising your children, I don't think whatever else you do matters very much.

I am a big believer that eventually everything comes back to you. You get back what you give out.

Where flowers bloom so does hope.

There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all.

I think, at a child's birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift should be curiosity.

Never lose sight of the fact that the most important yardstick of your success will be how you treat other people -- your family, friends, and coworkers, and even strangers you meet along the way.

Anger is only one letter short of danger.

With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.

Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence.