Happy President’s Day, 3-Dayers! While no doubt some of us are appreciating a day off today, no matter if you’re working, running errands, catching up on your favorite TV shows, or anything else, it’s still a wonderful day to remember the men – and women – who have led our country. Yes, that’s right, the women, too!

Our First Ladies contributed greatly to America in a variety of ways, and today, we honor them. So, for a little motivation to start your week, here are some inspiring and educational quotes from a few of our First Ladies.

“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence.” — Abigail Adams

“Never lose sight of the fact that the most important yardstick of your success will be how you treat other people – your family, friends, and coworkers, and even strangers you meet along the way.” — Barbara Bush

“Choose people who lift you up.” — Michelle Obama

“Become so wrapped up in something that you forget to be afraid.” — Lady Bird Johnson

“You learn something out of everything, and you come to realize more than ever that we’re all here for a certain space of time, and, and then it’s going to be over, and you better make this count.” — Nancy Reagan

“You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.” — Rosalynn Carter

“Leadership is not about popularity, it is about doing what is right.” — Laura Bush

“You have just one life to live. It is yours. Own it, claim it, live it, do the best you can with it.”— Hillary Clinton