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Michelle Obama’s Quotes About Women Will Inspire You Today

Just a few feminist truth bombs, NBD.

by Rhyma Castillo
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Oct. 11 is the International Day of the Girl, and what better way to celebrate than with some woman-focused inspiration from someone who knows what she’s talking about? So here are 10 Michelle Obama quotes about women to celebrate women and girls everywhere.

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“The difference between a broken community and a thriving one is the presence of women who are valued.”

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“Strong men — men who are truly role models — don't need to put down women to make themselves feel powerful.”

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“We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own 'to do' list. If we’re scurrying to and from appointments and errands, we don’t have a lot of time to take care of ourselves.”

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“Failure is an important part of your growth and developing resilience. Don’t be afraid to fail.”

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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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“As women and young girls, we have to invest that time in getting to understand who we are and liking who we are.”

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“Friendships between women, as any woman will tell you, are built of a thousand small kindnesses, swapped back and forth and over again.”

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“If there’s one thing I’ve learned in life, it’s the power of using your voice. I tried my best to speak the truth and shed light on the stories of people who are often brushed aside.”

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“You don’t want to be with a boy who is too stupid to appreciate a smart young lady. There is no boy who is cute or interesting enough to stop you from getting your education.”

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“As women, we must stand up for ourselves. We must stand up for each other. We must stand up for justice for all.”

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