“You have to stay in school. You have to. You have to go to college. You have to get your degree. Because that's the one thing people can't take away from you is your education. And it is worth the investment.”

Michelle Obama is an American lawyer and former First Lady of the United States. She is known for her advocacy on education, healthcare, and women’s empowerment, as well as her candid, uplifting reflections on family, resilience, and public service. Her writing and public speaking emphasize the power of community and personal agency.