Shakira Quotes

I consider myself a survivor more than anything else.

Fame isolates people from reality. That happens to many artists, and I don't want it to happen to me.

At the current pace of change, we won't have universal access to education in 100 years, let alone five, and that is unacceptable.

I was unaware of the dispute in Brooklyn. I would never knowingly wear any clothes or support any company who produced clothing with alleged wage and labor violations.

I have such a respect and fascination for dance. I can be light as air or stay grounded. Dance is really another universe.

I can't wait for the time when curves and a little belly fat will be sexy again!

I just want to grow old with a man who takes care of me, and I want to eventually have kids and want them to be good children to me. Just want to be treated nice and have respect.

I'm lucky to have family around me. Otherwise, I'll be taking the risk of falling in love with myself.

The music, of course, is important, but it's the energy that I bring to it that I think the public appreciate the most.

Writing songs has a therapeutic effect, and it either kills off love or wins the heart of the lover.

I admire a person who, for the love of art, is able to take off their clothes in front of a camera. But I'm not capable, I'm too cowardly for that.

Even after I got some recognition and success, I still had to work hard and prove myself.

Education is literally the difference between success and failure, or even life and death for many children.

My hips don't lie and I don't lie either!

I'm someone who has always been very stubborn and strong-willed. I never gave up.

I'm Colombian and nothing will change that.

Of course for a Colombian girl it was always impossible to even imagine becoming an international popstar, but my dream became reality.

Sexy is good as long as it's not the main recipe. It's an ingredient. I would not appear in a leotard in a video if I [did] not have other dimensions.

I always believed that women have rights and that there are some women that are intelligent enough to claim those rights. There are some others that are stupid enough not to.

I live for freedom, and freedom is a lie.

If you can prove the existence of God, it can only be proven through love.

Because of you, I'm running out of reasons to cry.

There is no other investment that has the kind of social multiplier effect that early education has. It is an incredible thing to nurture and watch grow and spread.

I'm like a mosquito, I love humidity. I don't sweat.

I apply the same amount of dedication to being a mom as I do to my music...

My man prefers meat over the bone.

My main hope for my children would be that whatever profession or calling they choose in life, that they pursue it with passion.

Women should feel happy with their bodies and not live with the stigma that comes from not looking like models in fashion magazines.

I don't go out without make up. I'm a woman, you know.

I don't think I would want my children to enter into my profession. There's a lot of stress and so much competition. There are easier things you can do with your life.

Freddy Demann (Shakira's Manager) is a man that knows the world of music. And I know that I am in good hands.

My little boy (Sasha) is now one-year-old and that makes it easier for me to go back to the studio and work on creating new music.

In tough economic times, we have to make every dollar count, and studies have shown a return of up to $17 for every dollar invested in early childhood.

I think this generation can play a very important role. If we act now, this could be the first generation to witness universal education.

Becoming a mother has taught me to simply things and also to appreciate being at home more.

Everyone can know what is in my heart because I find it hard to conceal myself.

As women, we need to embrace our bodies and be confident with who we are.

I have never had one moment of stage fright and performing has always been a huge thrill and source of enjoyment for me. It's part of my personality.

I have always loved performing.

My music career has been very rewarding, but success never came easily.

I'm happy. I have a man who makes me happy. And a family, which is what I most wanted in life.

My hope is that every country in Latin America will make a significant commitment to supporting early childhood development programs.

By giving every child a fair start, we are improving our collective future, including the private sector's ability to find talent in a very competitive global marketplace.

People think I like to expose my body. But I don't. It's just because the dance moves require it.

I'm quite proud of my rear... I don't obsess over my flaws, because I see my body as a whole. Besides, I think men appreciate confidence more than perfection.

Sensual is everything that refers to the delight of the senses. And that's what artists do, is stimulate the senses in any possible way.

My dad is a writer, and to see him always in front of a typewriter gave me the inspiration to write. He was my idol, my hero. I wanted to be just like him.

The first years of a child's life are too important for a child's future - their development, earnings, behavior, and health - for anyone to ignore.

I'm a perfectionist in recovery. I'm trying to deal with that monster inside of me that wants to do everything right. Or better than right.

We have to demand that governments live up to their promises and make education a reality for every child.