Tao Te Ching
Michelle Obama
1964 CE –
An inspiring icon for black women, women and men of all races; Michelle Obama exemplifies quiet courage, dignity, and the deep “Te” described in the Tao Te Ching. Descendant of slaves, daughter of the working class, sister of American educational opportunities, and wife to good government; her influence on American culture is subtle but profound and goes far beyond her focus on poverty alleviation, LGBT rights, promoting good nutrition and healthy life style. Fashion icon on the cover of Vogue magazine and first First Lady to announce the winner of an Oscar; she also advocated for military families. Touring the world, she repaired and uplifted America’s image probably more than anyone since Benjamin Franklin.
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Quotes by Michelle Obama (9 quotes)
“The problem is when that fun stuff becomes the habit—and I think that's what's happened in our culture—fast food has become the everyday meal. It's not enough just to limit ads for foods that aren't healthy. It's also going to be critical to increase marketing for foods that are healthy.”
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“There are still many causes worth sacrificing for, so much history yet to be made.”
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“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.”
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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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“No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, you are beautiful.”
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“Every scar that you have is a reminder not just that you got hurt, but that you survived”
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“We should always have three friends in our lives-one who walks ahead who we look up to and follow; one who walks beside us, who is with us every step of our journey; and then, one who we reach back for and bring along after we’ve cleared the way.”
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“There is no boy, at this age, cute enough or interesting enough to stop you from getting an education. If I had worried about who liked me and who thought I was cute when I was your age, I wouldn’t be married to the President of the United States.”
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“No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens.”
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Quotes about Michelle Obama (2 quotes)
“This woman is First Lady perfection in every form of the word. Her smile is infectious and makes you want to be a better person. Her dresses and outfits sell out online in minutes after she appears in them because she can make anything look good. She’s not skinny, she’s strong. And there’s a 100% chance she can bench press her husband and not break a sweat.”
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“It’s not hard to believe that Eleanor would have been a better president than FDR, Pat better than Richard, Rosalyn better than Jimmy, Nancy better than Ronald, Hillary better than Bill, Michele better than Barack… having such close-up views on the political and decision-making process without the starry-eyed hero-worship so quickly dissipated by marriage, gives First Ladies—like all marriage partners—very personal and rare insights into what not to do.”
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