Simone Biles Quotes

My concentration was really on getting to university and becoming a doctor. My parents let me know that school marks were important. Achievement was something which came by hard work.

My parents encouraged me in everything I ever wanted to do.

Our children can achieve great things when we set high expectations for them.

You want to do everything you can so your child has every tool to succeed.

Success starts in the household and with education.

Education, hard work, dedication, a support system, and knowing my life had value - these were what had made all the difference.

Our family is very, very competitive. But it's a fun and inspiring sort of competitive. It makes you proud of what you do and makes you want to work hard and do all your homework so you can win.

Growing up as a child actress, there was much I got to do and yet so much that I missed out on. Therefore, when I had kids, I made it a point to make sure that they could do anything and everything that they dreamed of. A great education was definitely right at top of my list!

You know my dad pushed me to believe that I was going to be the best. I just never thought of life without tennis, even looking forward.

I grew up in a good family with good parents, and I was able to dream big and have the support to live it out.

So my son is very curious, which is fantastic. He loves school. So I don't have to encourage him too much, but I love to do it because I know it's meaningful and words are powerful.

I was a brilliant student. I always try to be the best.

It is only through raising expectations and striving for excellence that our children can reach their full potential.

My dad's great. He's my biggest supporter. He's always told me that whatever I choose to do, I can do it. I just gotta put my mind to it.

Some people are just self-motivated - my husband was. I also believe there are many children for whom parental involvement is key.

My parents made me believe I could do anything I wanted to do. They were really into empowering me.

My teachers made me what I am today. I remember they used to instill confidence in me and stress on remaining focused.

My mum and dad pushed me to work hard in my earlier years in education.

When you have a dream and you believe in yourself and you have people believe in you, you just do whatever it takes to try to achieve that.

That was my dream, to compete against the best surfers in the best waves. But as a kid, it all seemed so unattainable. It was this big dream, but deep down I never thought it could really happen. But my parents always believed I could do it, and they helped me get through all the stages and take all the right steps.

I've got a great team around me. They keep me working hard; they keep me focused.

I always try to find something to motivate me to be a better player.

It feels good that people believe in my ability, but you've just got to stay focused, keep your feet on the ground, and do the job and do the hard work in the gym.

I didn't really think I was really good, I was just playing the game because I enjoyed playing it with my friends. Then once I started playing organized soccer, parents, coaches and other teammates were telling me to keep going and that I could become something so I started believing it.

It is for me to realise my value and put in the effort to win big tournaments.