Former first lady Michelle Obama has been a huge inspiration for women and girls all over the world. So, for her birthday on Jan. 17, it’s only appropriate to share a few Michelle Obama quotes about success. You know, to celebrate her and everything she’s done!

“Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own.”

“The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them.”

“Success isn’t about how much money you make. It’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.”

“Whether you come from a council estate or a country estate, your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude.”

“Resilience and conscientiousness can be just as important to your success as your test scores.”

“Instead of letting your hardships and failures discourage or exhaust you, let them inspire you. Let them make you even hungrier to succeed.”

“Our greatness has always come from people who expect nothing and take nothing for granted — folks who work hard for what they have then reach back and help others after them.”

“When you’ve worked hard, and done well, and walked through that doorway of opportunity, you do not slam it shut behind you. You reach back, and you give other folks the same chances that helped you succeed.”

“Success isn’t about how your life looks to others. It’s about how it feels to you. We realized that being successful isn’t about being impressive, it’s about being inspired. That’s what it means to be true to yourself.”

“Am I good enough? Yes, in fact I am.”