Quotes from Michelle Obama

Elections aren't just about who votes but who doesn't vote.

Remember, it is not about voting for the perfect candidate - there is no such thing. Presidents are human.

It's like, remember who you always were, where you came from, who your parents were, how they raised you. Because that authentic self is going to follow you all through life, so make sure that it's solid so it's something that you can hold on and be proud of for the rest of your life.

I tell my kids, 'I am thinking about you every other minute of my day.'

For me exercise is more than just physical, it's therapeutic.

You've got to keep your body active, even if that means just turning on some music and dancing for an hour. ...That's how you;ll prepare your bodies and your minds for greatness.

It's all about patience and persistence - you often have to expose a child to a new food numerous times before he or she will begin to like it. So keep trying!

Not everybody is going to run a marathon or do a triathlon. It's not necessary to do that to be in good health.

There's no expert on this planet who says that the government telling people what to do actually does any good with this issue, this is going to require an effort on everyone's part.

I think employers need help in understanding how to translate a military career.

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

Doing the impossible is the history of this nation. It is how this country was built