“If my future were determined just by my performance on a standardized test, I wouldn’t be here. I guarantee you that.”
"Don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own."
- Michelle Obama
Courage
"Grief and resilience live together."
- Michelle Obama
Resilience
"The fact is, with every friendship you make and every bond of trust you establish, you are shaping the image of America projected to the rest of the world."
- Michelle Obama
Connection to Earth
"Success isn’t about how much money you make; it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives."
- Michelle Obama
Leadership
"Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something to own."
- Michelle Obama
Self-awareness
"Self-respect tends to inspire respect from others."
- Nathaniel Branden
Self-esteem
"Don’t let someone else’s opinion of you become your reality."
- Les Brown
Self-esteem
"You are your best thing."
- Toni Morrison
Self-esteem
"Thinking you’re no-good and worthless is the worst thing you can do."
- Nobito
Self-esteem
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
- Eleanor Roosevelt
Self-esteem