Gabrielle Giffords Quotes

I feel that I can face any challenge.

I grew up believing that I could be the president of the United States. I was told I could be whatever I wanted.

I've not been afraid to take risks, be resolute and passionate about purpose, and inspire people to do things that maybe they thought weren't possible.

I think I'm the most positive guy still going in my generation, and I'm out there to prove that.

I love challenges.

What's worked for me is not quitting and being passionate about what I do and not giving up - and when I don't believe in myself, turning to others who believe in me.

I always follow my heart and my guts. If I want to do something, I have immense belief in hard work and myself. I have it in me to do well anywhere and in anything I do. I have a deep desire to excel in everything I do.

My job is to bring out in people what they wouldn't dare do themselves.

I know what I need to work on; I know my weaknesses, but I have that work ethic to improve every day. I have that want to be the best player at my position, and I have the belief in myself that one day that will come true.

I used to want the words 'She tried' on my tombstone. Now I want 'She did it.'

Don't ever give up. Believe in yourself or no one else will. My personal saying is: 'I'd rather die knowing that I tried to do what I love.'

You can do what you have to do, and sometimes you can do it even better than you think you can.

I'm just going to go out there and do my best.

The essence of optimism is that it takes no account of the present, but it is a source of inspiration, of vitality and hope where others have resigned; in enables a man to hold his head high, to claim the future for himself and not abandon it to his enemy.

You make progress; then you get courage to make more.

I want people to really be inspired, to believe they can do whatever they want.

I like challenges. I think that's important.

I never felt cynical, and I never felt that I couldn't do what I wanted to do.

I believe I can be one of the best players in the world. That's why I have my 'Dreamchaser' tattoo on my chest.

I feel like I have a lot of potential, and I feel like I can beat anybody.

I love when people tell me what I can't do.

All my music has always been about positive, having ambition, having goals, having dreams, and believing in yourself.

I want to let people to believe in themselves, people believe in me that everything is possible.

I want to be a voice to young children and women and people of all ages to go for their dreams, to be resilient and have courage. Don't let fear motivate you. The American Dream says that all things are possible, and I genuinely believe that.

Never give up. People will always discount you, and you'll always get rejected. But set your sights high. Be boldly ambitious. Be relentless and never give up.