Michelle Obama, a.k.a. “Our forever first lady” turns 55 today and we absolutely cannot keep calm!
This intelligent lady and role model
Read them below:
![10 Michelle Obama quotes to uplift your spirits](https://cdn.face2faceafrica.com/www/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/michelleobama-1547723506615.jpg)
“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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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“Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own.”
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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](https://cdn.face2faceafrica.com/www/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/michelleobama-1547723678393.jpg)
“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.”
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“Failure is an important part of your growth and developing resilience. Don’t be afraid to fail.”
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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.”
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“Success isn’t about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.”
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“Choose people who will lift you up. Find people who will make you better.”