Self-confidenc e, poise, consciousness of possessing the power to accomplish our desires, with renewed lively interest in life are the natural results of the practice of Contrology [Pilates].

The mind, when housed within a healthful body, possesses a glorious sense of power.

In 10 sessions you'll feel the difference, in 20 you'll see the difference, and in 30 you'll have a new body

If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. IF it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.

Change happens through movement and movement heals.

Every moment of our life can be the beginning of great things.

The Pilates Method teaches you to be in control of your body and not at its mercy.

Pilates is gaining the mastery of your mind over the complete control over your body.

You are only as young as your spine is flexible.

A few well-designed movements, properly performed in a balanced sequence, are worth hours of doing sloppy calisthenics or forced contortion.

Patience and persistence are vital qualities in the ultimate successful accomplishment of any worthwhile endeavor.

The power behind living a dream lies in either believing it's a dream or knowing it's not.

I don't care about age very much.

Happiness must be cultivated. It is like character. It is not a thing to be safely let alone for a moment, or it will run to weeds.

We cannot move forward or will not move forward if we are divided.

I think I would have a very, very good relationship with Putin. And I think I would have a very, very good relationship with Russia.

Life is a death-defying experience.

Deep down inside of all of us is the power to accomplish what we want to, if we'll just stop looking elsewhere.

We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a difference.

To forbid birth is only quicker murder.

A man full of hope will be full of action.