The future doesn't frighten me, even if it threatens to be full of other difficulties.

My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition.

Opportunities are not offered. They must be wrested and worked for. And this calls for perseverance... and courage.

Every new experience brings its own maturity and a greater clarity of vision.

To be liberated, woman must feel free to be herself, not in rivalry to man but in the context of her own capacity and her personality.

People tend to forget their duties but remember their rights.

Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave.

The purpose of life is to believe, to hope, and to strive.

I don't mind if my life goes in the service of the nation. If I die, every drop of my blood will invigorate the nation.

Women sometimes go too far, it's true. But it's only when you go too far that others listen.

To become capable, one must have faith in oneself.

Create your own style… let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others.

Healthy emotions come in all sizes. Healthy minds come in all sizes. And healthy bodies come in all sizes.

to love is to have ancient wounds exposed to vicious winds and be caressed instead of burned

Respond with love and kindness when someone trying to hate you and hurt you.

Don't live beyond your means. Don't buy more than you can pay for. Don't expect to get rich quick. And don't confuse salesmen for friends or advisers.

The dew waits for no voice to call it to the sun.

I consider myself normal. I've spent 20 years in the pool. I consider that something that's normal.

Opportunities multiply as they are seized.

I was born into the studio and all I really know is dance.