I've seen firsthand that being president doesn't change who you are. It reveals who you are.

Success isn't about how much money you make, it's about the difference you make in people's lives.

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

There is no magic to achievement. It's really about hard work, choices, and persistence.

Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody says distract you from your goals.

I admit it: I am louder than the average human being and have no fear of speaking my mind. These traits don't come from the color of my skin but from an unwavering belief in my own intelligence.

Every girl, no matter where she lives, deserves the opportunity to develop the promise inside of her.

We've got a responsibility to live up to the legacy of those who came before us by doing all that we can to help those who come after us.

No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, you are beautiful.

When women and girls rise, their communities and their countries rise with them

Women and girls can do whatever they want. There is no limit to what we as women can accomplish.

If beautiful lilies bloom in ugly waters, you too can blossom in ugly situations.

We are what we must And not what we would be. I know that one hour Assures not another. The will and the power Are diverse.

To develop good thoughts and acts, we must live and associate with good people.

You should know as much as you can about the human species if you have a hand in designing human society.

There's no question that the minute I got elected, the storm clouds on the horizon were getting nearly directly overhead.

I could cook from quite an early age - purely because I liked it.

There is no such thing as a 'free' government benefit. Ask small-business owners who are footing skyrocketing bills for bottomless jobless benefits.

People in both parties are restless for change, ready to break free of old patterns in Washington. And Democrats are about to anoint someone who represents everything this country is tired of.

I don't feel like I have a lot of reference to sexual innuendo on my songs.

The Gospel is not an alternative, it’s an ultimatum.