Ciara Quotes

Giving birth was probably the most empowering thing I've ever done physically. I was like, 'Now I can do anything. I can run a marathon... I can run three marathons!'

I feel, you know, empowered because I gave life. I have a son now. I feel like I'm stronger.

Being a mom, it feels like I did something so powerful and amazing. It's such a gigantic blessing, and a confirmation that the Creator exists. And all of that has made me feel sexier and stronger. I call it 'lava in my spine.'

We have done the impossible. And that makes us mighty.

If we were the team that won out, then life was good and we felt that we were worth something.

That was one of those moments where I felt so confident. I played three matches in the same day.

I'm always pleased with my work. Absolutely.

It's just kind of empowering when you become a mother. You just get overwhelmed with this new confidence and you feel really in control of your life. It's been beautiful.

There have been great things that happened to me.

The pain of childbirth is not remembered. It's the child that's remembered.

You take all the things that frighten you, and when you can get them to work for you all of sudden people are calling you a success.

I've done it all.

Opting for gold shoes could have been considered downright cocky, but I was confident and never doubted my ability to deliver gold medals to match my shimmering footwear.

It's the most amazing feeling to hold your child in your arms.

There's a real feeling when you know you're getting it right. It's a physical feeling.

Everyone knows I am a winner.

Also, I've already won all the awards.

All my life, I've been winning, ok?

To have the kind of success I have had is really amazing, and I am incredibly grateful.

Success isn't everything but it makes a man stand straight.

The final phone call that said we're going to be picked up again was just a miracle. We've overcome the impossible and we're still pushing forward. I know John is smiling and so happy that he gets to watch us on TV.

I'm just basking in the glory.

I'm the champion for a reason.

I still can't believe that I've achieved what I have. It's like I've lived a dream for about five years now.

Winning the Gloves made me believe I was somebody.