“I don’t know if I’ve had my share of drama, but I’ve definitely had my share of hard times.”

Think of all the girls who could become top athletes but quit sports because they’re afraid of having too many defined muscles and being made fun of or called unattractive.

I always believe I can beat the best, achieve the best. I always see myself in the top position.

I’m really exciting. I smile a lot, I win a lot, and I’m really sexy.

If you smile things will work out.

Am I the greatest? I don’t know. I’m the greatest that I can be.

I wish I could play like Roger Federer.

If anything, you know, I think losing makes me even more motivated.

You have to believe in yourself when no one else does.

I don’t have anything to prove ever, ever in my life. If I have something to prove, what does that mean for everyone else? And I think everyone should have that attitude.

I’m not one to blame anyone else for anything. And I don’t think anyone else should either.

Victory is very, very sweet. It tastes better than any dessert you’ve ever had.

I don’t go thinking I’m going to lose. I never go into a tournament thinking that. I’ll do the best that I can.

I think in life you should work on yourself until the day you die.

Everyone’s dream can come true if you just stick to it and work hard.

I wanted to get really fit. I wanted to lose some weight. So I’ve been doing Pilates and yoga, trying to lean out my body so I won’t be bulky.

I’ve had to learn to fight all my life – got to learn to keep smiling. If you smile things will work out.

I am the captain of my destiny, I do not abandon the ship in hard times, But, I do have sense enough not to go down with the ship.

The leader is always alone before bad fates.

The only way we can be of use to God is to let Him take us through the crooks and crannies of our own characters.

A year ago everything started to change. I didn’t think I could come out on the other side. The view is fine. I’m fine. Better now.

The spirituality of wonder knows the world is charged with grace, that while sin and war, disease and death are terribly real, God’s loving presence and power in our midst are even more real.

Pain often hides behind dry eyes yet that river still flows on the inside.

Great sea captains are made in rough waters and deep seas.

Look for the Sunlight through the Clouds.