"One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals. And so when I hear about negative and false attacks, I really don't invest any energy in them, because I know who I am"
- Michelle Obama
About this Quote
This quote by Michelle Obama talks to the importance of remaining real to oneself and not letting the viewpoints of others distract from one's objectives. She highlights that she does not invest any energy in negative and false attacks, since she understands who she is and is confident in her identity. This quote motivates us to stay concentrated on our goals and not be swayed by the viewpoints of others. It is a suggestion to stay real to ourselves and to not let the words of others specify us. It is a reminder to stay strong and to not let the negativity of others bring us down. This quote is a powerful suggestion to remain true to ourselves and to never let anybody else's words specify us.
This quote is written / told by Michelle Obama somewhere between January 17, 1964 and today. She was a famous First Lady from USA.
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