Gena Showalter Quotes

Everything people say I couldn't do I've done.

I'm going to go to school. It doesn't matter what the outcome is as long as I did it. I can say I did it.

We in the U.A.E. have no such word as 'impossible'; it does not exist in our lexicon. Such a word is used by the lazy and the weak, who fear challenges and progress.

I am proud of where I came from, and I am proud of what I've been able to achieve through hard work and perseverance. And I guarantee you that anyone who tries to say otherwise hasn't walked a day in my shoes.

I proved to myself that if I believe in something and set my mind to it I could actually accomplish it.

We're going to hang our heads high.

Forward, as occasion offers. Never look round to see whether any shall note it... Be satisfied with success in even the smallest matter, and think that even such a result is no trifle.

I feel like I was counted out, you know, my first two seasons in the NBA. They might not have been perfect, but I'm proud of them.

Obviously, I'm coordinated and whatnot.

The facts prove I deserve to be where I am, and no one can take that away from me, regardless of where I come from.

I have excellent balance. That's a learned behavior.

I had an extraordinary belief in myself. For years people told me to give it up and even though I was poverty- stricken, I never thought I should give it up.

I will never slide, never fall, never fail.

One step at a time, I can walk around the world. Watch me.

Even if kids don't love gymnastics, if they start at any age with some classes, they can learn so many different things - they can build a lot of character, strength, flexibility, and courage. Hopefully, they can also develop a sense of fearlessness.

Yeah, so if that guy can make it in drunk, surely we can make it in sober. I mean, we’re ninjas.' 'Well, maybe you’re a ninja,' I said. 'You’re just a really loud, awkward ninja,' Margo said, 'but we are both ninjas.

I really should have fell but I stood

The competition, the naysayers, the owners who talk too much. The people who don't think a 36-year-old can do what I do. I take a lot of pride in my craft, I work really hard at my craft everyday, and I'm a true professional.

... Change doesn't happen overnight-it's molded by people who don't give up

A capacity to change is indispensable. Equally indispensable is the capacity to hold fast to that which is good.

We may stand, if only on one leg, or at least be left still upon our knees.

Appear to know only this--never to fail nor fall.

Be bold, brave and not afraid to fall on your face and ultimately you will succeed

It may take us a little longer to reach the summit, but never fear, we will get there!