Childhood obesity isn't some simple, discrete issue. There's no one cause we can pinpoint. There's no one program we can fund to make it go away. Rather, it's an issue that touches on every aspect of how we live and how we work.
Michelle ObamaRead
I want a president with a record of public service, someone whose life's work shows our children that we don't chase fame and fortune for ourselves: we fight to give everyone a chance to succeed.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of selflessness and public service in leadership.
In this quote, Michelle Obama advocates for leaders, particularly presidents, to prioritize public service over personal gain, highlighting the importance of setting a positive example for future generations. She expresses a belief that true success comes from empowering others rather than seeking fame or wealth for oneself.
Themes
LeadershipPublic ServiceSelflessnessSuccessEmpowerment
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech during a campaign to emphasize the importance of leadership values.
More from Michelle Obama
All quotes →What I admire most about Hillary is that she never buckles under pressure. She never takes the easy way out. And Hillary Clinton has never quit on anything in her life.
Michelle ObamaRead
We all need to start making some changes to how our families eat. Now, everyone loves a good Sunday dinner. Me included. And there's nothing wrong with that. The problem is when we eat Sunday dinner Monday through Saturday.
Michelle ObamaRead
Oh, I can't play soccer, and I'm not a great swimmer. I won't drown, but you won't see me doing laps in a pool.
Michelle ObamaRead
I worked with Congress on legislation, gave speeches to CEOs, military generals and Hollywood executives. But I also worked to ensure that my efforts would resonate with kids and families - and that meant doing things in a creative and unconventional way. So, yeah, I planted a garden and hula-hooped on the White House lawn with kids.
Michelle ObamaRead
Elections aren't just about who votes but who doesn't vote.
Michelle ObamaRead
Similar quotes
Discipline is the soul of an army.
George WashingtonRead
Great teams argue. Not in a mean-spirited or personal way, but they disagree when important decisions are made.
Patrick LencioniRead
If you are going to call out your teammates, you have to call out yourself, too. You can't just separate yourself from the rest, because if you are going to get 90 percent of the credit when you win, you have to be willing to take 90 percent of the blame when you lose.
Jeff Van GundyRead
There is always room for a person of force and they make room for many.
Ralph Waldo EmersonRead
A lot of people ask what it takes to move from being a creative to a leader: Take everyone's career personally. People will work hard for you if you work hard for them. Any idiot can be a boss; all you need is a title. But to be a leader, you need to earn respect and have an opinion you stand by.
David DrogaRead
Suge is the boss of Death Row, the don, you understand? But im the underboss, the capo. That's my job to what's best for Death Row
Tupac ShakurRead