Fear is not negative. We should overcome all our fears and this in turn would make us stronger. As soon as we overcome our fears we can face any challenge.

An egg white omelet with vegetables is one of my favorite breakfasts.

I would like to show that I have a heart, that I am a human being and I have feelings. And to be this kind of role model, not only for beauty pageants but also for life.

I think the Miss Universe title not only gives me the opportunity to become a role model for Latina girls around the world, but to show that beauty isn't just about the outside.

I always make my favorite pancakes with milk, and I also add some fruit - like a banana or apple with some cinnamon sprinkled on top. I also sometimes put peanut butter on my pancakes!

As a queen I speak about unity and respect. I think that is the most important thing.

I always work on my abs, every single day. As Miss Universe, exercising your abdominal muscles is mandatory!

I love to eat cucumber sticks with yogurt. It's a great snack to have at home, especially when I'm having house guests.

Creativity occurs in the moment, and in the moment we are timeless.

Your vision must state the end result and must be stated in the positive so that it will be a constant source of inspiration. Begin by, “I will…

To hate everything is to be wounded by everything.

The fact is that I made a stand a number of times in my career, and I did it because I knew I was right.

The Holy Bible is an abyss. It is impossible to explain how profound it is, impossible to explain how simple it is.

Future benefits rarely figure in the minds of animals.

The Bible is the most thought suggesting book in the world. No other deals with such grand themes.

I love the Kinks, but I like all sorts of music. If I stay at home at night and play records, I just go through the whole spectrum, really. I just love music.

We are always more afraid than we wish to be, but we can always be braver than we expect.

Beauty is a delightful prejudice.