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BY Francis Akhalbey, 12:00pm January 17, 2019,

10 Michelle Obama quotes to uplift your spirits

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by Francis Akhalbey, 12:00pm January 17, 2019,
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Michelle Obama, a.k.a. “Our forever first lady” turns 55 today and we absolutely cannot keep calm!

This intelligent lady and role model has been dropping some free, valuable gems and it’s just right that we share some with you to uplift your spirits and motivate you just in case you’re feeling down.

To celebrate Michelle Obama’s birthday, Face2Face Africa shares with you 10 inspirational quotes from her.

Read them below:

10 Michelle Obama quotes to uplift your spirits
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“Don’t waste your seat at the table; If you are scared to use your voice, then you’ve got to get up and give it to someone who isn’t afraid to use the spot.”

10 Michelle Obama quotes to uplift your spirits
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“Don’t ever make decisions based on fear. Make decisions based on hope and possibility. Make decisions based on what should happen, not what shouldn’t.”

10 Michelle Obama quotes to uplift your spirits
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“When someone is cruel or acts like a bully, you don’t stoop to their level. No, our motto is, when they go low, we go high.”

10 Michelle Obama quotes to uplift your spirits
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“Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own.”

10 Michelle Obama quotes to uplift your spirits
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“You may not always have a comfortable life. And you will not always be able to solve all the world’s problems all at once. But don’t ever underestimate the impact you can have, because history has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own.”

10 Michelle Obama quotes to uplift your spirits
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“Don’t be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered. Empower yourselves with a good education, then get out there and use that education to build a country worthy of your boundless promise.”

10 Michelle Obama quotes to uplift your spirits
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“Failure is an important part of your growth and developing resilience. Don’t be afraid to fail.”

10 Michelle Obama quotes to uplift your spirits
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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.”

10 Michelle Obama quotes to uplift your spirits
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“Success isn’t about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.”

10 Michelle Obama quotes to uplift your spirits
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“Choose people who will lift you up. Find people who will make you better.”

Last Edited by:Nduta Waweru Updated: January 18, 2019

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