I feel like there is a part of me that represents a minority in the U.S., a minority around the world. People who struggle, people who want to succeed with drive and ambition.
SHAKIRAI just think that it’s very helpful to have a map of your psyche, because when you have a map, you know where to go.
More Shakira Quotes
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You’re a song written by the hands of God.
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I feel a real sense of duty to use the voice and the platform I’ve been afforded by my fame to speak out for those whose voices don’t get a chance to be heard.
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Elixir’ means magical potion, so I wanted to depict the kind of bottle that was used in ancient times, but that looked modern and chic as well. I also wanted it to have a golden tint to evoke the memories of sands and sunsets.
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I’m lucky to have family around me. Otherwise, I’ll be taking the risk of falling in love with myself.
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I was unaware of the dispute in Brooklyn. I would never knowingly wear any clothes or support any company who produced clothing with alleged wage and labor violations.
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I think, that if you can prove the existence of God, it can only be proven through love.
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In the full light of day, I don’t want to think about the sunset.
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I was five years old; I got addicted to being on stage. I felt like it was the most wonderful place on Earth, performing in front of an audience, who in this case were a bunch of classmates, kids my age.
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What happens is once you start to understand football, you realise that it’s not just about the physical side of the game and chasing after a ball. It’s a strategic sport which requires a lot of intelligence. It’s a very mental game.
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I believe that every single one of us, celebrity or not, has a responsibility to get involved in trying to make a difference in the world.
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A kid cannot learn with an empty stomach.
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Relationships have to have a give and take if they’re going to work in the long term.
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I wanna stay an eternal girlfriend. I want to have my boyfriend’s children, but I don’t think we need a piece of paper to regulate the game, and we don’t have to go through the whole stress of a wedding and suffering to throw a good party.
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The worst frustration for a singer is choosing a career in making music and then not being able to make music because you’re always giving interviews.
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I came to understand that I’m never going to be the perfect mother, but I’m going to do the best I can. Same goes for everything in my life.
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