We learned about honesty and integrity - that the truth matters... that you don't take shortcuts or play by your own set of rules... and success doesn't count unless you earn it fair and square. Michelle Obama countearnfair Change image and share on social
We learned about dignity and decency - that how hard you work matters more than how much you make... that helping others means more than just getting ahead yourself. Michelle Obama aheaddecencydignity Change image and share on social
I was not raised with wealth or resources or any social standing to speak of. Michelle Obama raiseresourcesocial Change image and share on social
What I tell my kids is, 'I'm preparing you for college and for life. So, having independence, knowing how to set your own boundaries, figuring out how to make that balance. We still have screen-time rules.' Michelle Obama balanceboundarycollege share on social
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. Michelle Obama completedeprivationfamily share on social
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 kindpeoplepolitic Change image and share on social
The realities are that, you know, as a black man, you know, Barack can get shot going to the gas station, you know. Michelle Obama barackblackman Change image and share on social
Exercise is really important to me - it's therapeutic. So if I'm ever feeling tense or stressed or like I'm about to have a meltdown, I'll put on my iPod and head to the gym or out on a bike ride along Lake Michigan with the girls. Michelle Obama bikeexercisefelt share on social
I never cut class. I loved getting A's, I liked being smart. I liked being on time. I thought being smart is cooler than anything in the world. Michelle Obama classcoolcut Change image and share on social
We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own 'to do' list. Michelle Obama highjoblist Change image and share on social
