The Best 18 Inspirational Quotes from Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama is a modern-day revolutionary woman. She encourages education for girls who have won equal rights, advocates for American families in poverty, and promotes healthy living. And that's not to mention the history of the title she's made, which makes for an interesting resume: the first woman, lawyer, mom, icon, and best-selling author thanks to her memoir "Being." When her husband, Barack Obama, spoke in his presidential farewell address, she did everything "with grace and with a smile and with good humor and humor." It is easy to see how Michelle has become a role model for girls and women everywhere, especially when you consider the advice she has been giving for years. Her accent plays like a keyboard on everything from work and success to relationships and identities. In honor of our 56th birthday, we have collected some of her most memorable and insightful quotes and wisdom, both heavy and light.