51 Quotes by Nastia Liukin

It's because you absolutely love the sport.

I'm not doing it for media attention, not doing it for sponsors, not for money.

Finish what you start, no matter how painful it may be.

You don't always get stronger on the days that everything comes easily to you.

I'm just trying to really take it one day at a time, because for me - and I know this sounds cliche, whatever - I achieved my ultimate goal, and nothing can really top that, you know?

I've missed being able to flip in the air, flip on the beam and swing on the bars.

The first time I walked into the Olympic athlete village seeing the Visa ATM machine with my picture on it and the Chinese characters saying 'Destiny.' For some reason, it just boosted my confidence and it was before I had even worked out or had my first training or competed.

Gymnastics, especially in my family, is more than a sport. It's our life, it's our careers, it's our family business.

I also want to get out there in the world and do some acting and fashion and modeling.