I think imperfection is beauty. Instead of being insecure about my muscles, I've learned to love them. I don't even think of it as a flaw anymore because it's made me into the athlete that I am.

The hard days are what make you stronger.

You have to remember that the hard days are what make you stronger. The bad days make you realize what a good day is. If you never had any bad days, you would never have that sense of accomplishment!

The majority of the things that I do, I'm actually afraid to do, but you just have to have a positive attitude and block out any fears that you have.

Gymnastics is my whole life, and I dream of going to the Olympics and being a world champ.

You have to give 110% all the time. 100% isn't good enough anymore.

I just stay focused, and I always think about gymnastics. I am just doing what I always do... working really hard and pushing myself to the maximum and keeping myself motivated.

There's nothing better than going out there and seeing USA on your leotard.

When I'm older, I want to have my own workout clothes line, like leggings and cute jackets in bright and fun colors.

I was so happy to go to prom so I could have a mental break because I've been working so hard. It felt so good to feel normal for once, and then the next day, I was in the gym again.

I've never been cocky. Even right now I don't like to talk about the Olympics.

Paranoia is just having the right information.

The Japanese do not fear God. They only fear bombs.

There is nothing more important to our Nation's future, to our homeland security, and to our economy than ensuring we have a top-notch educational system that is the envy of the world.

Vision is an important part of being a good editor, but so is teamwork and grace.

I found someones passport on the ground tonight. Where do you sell these things?

He doesn't want you to be real, and to think and to live. He doesn't love you. But I love you. I want you to have your own thoughts and ideas and feelings, even when I hold you in my arms.

One of the blunders religious people are particularly fond of making is the attempt to be more spiritual than God

The idea that cinema can be dangerous is a great idea.

To me, education is the way out of poverty. And it is the only way.

Do I know what people say? Sure. I shrug it off. what else can you do? Stop people from talking? You might as well try to stop the wind from blowing.