Shakira is a internationally recognized singer, actor, and philanthropist.  She has won multiple entertainment related awards and her music has reached the ears of billions. Starting her singing career at the young age of 13, Shakira has been forced to adapt and innovate in order to reach new audiences and maintain her status as a household name.  From music, to movies, to starting her own fragrance line; Shakira is a force to be reckoned with

Here are some words of wisdom from her decades of experience:

1. “In this life, to earn your place you have to fight for it.” – Shakira

2. “I know what it’s like to feel that fear and the need of affirmation and appreciation. To build confidence in yourself is the toughest thing.” – Shakira

3. “Scars remind me of just how far that I’ve come.” – Shakira

4. “There’s no better makeup than self-confidence.” – Shakira

5. “I always had the intuition, even as a little child, that I was called for a big project.” – Shakira

6. “Live your life to the fullest.” – Shakira

7. “My brain, I believe, is the most beautiful part of my body.” – Shakira

8. “We have to promote human solidarity, avoid indifference, and play a part with society in the solution of the problem of violence…” – Shakira

9. “Walking gets too boring, when you learn how to fly.” – Shakira

10. “I prefer an ugly truth to a pretty lie. If someone is telling me the truth that is when I will give my heart.” – Shakira

11. “I want some day to be able to love with the same intensity and unselfishness that parents love their children with.” – Shakira

12. “You can’t achieve anything in life without a small amount of sacrifice.” – Shakira

13. “Everyone can know what is in my heart because I find it hard to conceal myself.” – Shakira

14. “In the full light of day, I don’t want to think about the sunset.” – Shakira

15. “Relationships have to have a give and take if they’re going to work in the long term.” – Shakira

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