Michelle Obama Quotes

Women need to learn to value themselves. But that has to be inculcated in men as much as women.

… dealing with and controlling men makes you stronger.

If we can believe in our own value, then we won't try to denigrate and diss and just roast women all the time.

If you can't see it, you can't be it. It's just having those brilliant women break out and do something - then other girls can say, 'I can do it, too!'

My mother never made me do anything for my brothers, like serve them. I think that's an important lesson, especially for the Latino culture, because the women are expected to be the ones that serve and cook and whatever. Not in our family. Everybody was equal.

I deeply believe that men and women need each other.

My vision is a Malawi where men and women live in peace and in harmony as equals enjoying their human rights.

If my accomplishments frighten someone, it's nothing to do with me - that's to do with them. But the men who are in my life see me as a person - as a woman - not as a character I've played.

My goal is to give young girls confidence in this world so they can be more like men in the decision-making process.

Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it's amazing what they can accomplish.

I was raised by two women, and that laid the groundwork for the way I treat 'em: with the utmost respect and admiration.

The school made it very clear that women were entitled to positions of authority. That sense of entitlement allowed us to feel that we have a natural place in leadership in the world. That gave me a mental and emotional confidence.

We need to instill the values that are important for future generations, and above all we have to show boys how to respect women.

Equality is like gravity. We need it to stand on this earth as men and women.

Women have to be able to look at themselves in the mirror as men do and say, “I see a presidential candidate!”

The woman's cause is man's; they rise or sink. Together, dwarfed or godlike, bond or free.

Let's not put anybody down. Instead, let's lift each other up. Let's bring out the absolute best from our fellow Americans - every single one of them from every single community.

This world belongs to all of us, and all sexes should be able to live in respect and harmony.

I have no issue with my boys looking up to women.

We should be teaching young girls to take up space. Nothing is as important as taking up space in society and cementing yourself.

Representation is so important because it's hard for kids to want to be what they can't see. Little girls and boys need to know that it's natural for girls to love science and tech.

Bumble was founded with several key values: empowerment, equality, and kindness. We are a company that was built to empower women and empower men to respect women. We want to create a place where all types of connections take place: a platform and a brand where women always make the first move.

It's only a big man who makes you feel big.

I'm so tired of this notion that women only need to support women. Why can't we all support each other?

My late mother was very clear to my sister and I that we were to be strong women; that we were to be effective; that we were to be heard.