227 Quotes by Shakira


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    I did not want to spend the rest of my life not being able to ride in a nice car.

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    In Colombia, education is sometimes considered a luxury, not a human right. And it's not a priority in the agendas of many leaders.

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    I am trying to make my accent so it won't bother anyone, but I am not going to drive myself crazy trying to pretend I am an American girl when I am from Colombia.

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    My dad is a writer, and to see him always in front of a typewriter gave me the inspiration to write. He was my idol, my hero. I wanted to be just like him.

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    I think, if you can prove the existence of God, it can only be proven through love.

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    The Summit of the Americas is an excellent platform to raise awareness and secure commitments from heads of state and different sector leaders regarding Early Childhood Development.

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    I'm lucky to have family around me. Otherwise, I'll be taking the risk of falling in love with myself. But there are always people close to me who I trust, who will scold me and pull my ears if I need it. Fame isolates people from reality. That happens to many artists, and I don't want it to happen to me.

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