Ciara Quotes

My mom is one of those women ... she don't take no mess. She is very vocal about what she wants and what she doesn't want.

I feel the sexiest when I'm by myself, walking around nude. I have this new obsession with nudity, it's really weird. It may sound weird, but I just really love embracing the body.

I don't curse when I talk. Unless I'm mad.

There are some songs where you're like, 'I really like this song,' and it just didn't work out how you thought it would. That's life. You win some, you lose some. You can't dwell on it. I can't be worried about the past.

I have so much respect for athletes like LeBron James. I get motivation from them because I know how many hours they put into it. It takes a lot of hard work and drive.

I believe in allowing your child to be who they want to be - as long as they want to be something great.

I think 'One Woman Army' sums up the overall picture. I talk about love, about life, and I talk about what I want and would hope for and what I need as a woman. It kind of just says it all, you know?

I don't see myself beneath Beyonce and Jay Z; I don't see myself above them. I'm in my own world, hungry to grow.

I'm a tomboy at heart. I always like to say that I'm an ordinary girl doing extraordinary things.

I never had vocal lessons, dance classes, or any of the things my peers had.

Remind yourself that when things don't go right, everything will be OK. And if you think that, then everything will be.

I actually have two songs I did with Nicki Minaj. We didn't even plan on doing it that way, but it was an organic connection and just a really solid connection she and I had musically.

I like to oversee what I do, so I have a hand in writing my songs. I also have people there to help me with my vision.

It's one thing to really dream and have a vision and want all these cool things, but it's a whole other thing when you actually have wisdom and understand things. Then you can truly make the best decisions.

I learned everything along the way. I only performed five times before I was in the public eye.

When I'm in focus mode, I do training six times a week. Carbs only in the morning. And I try not to eat at least two hours before bed.

I'm a military baby, so I kind of always see the world as one; we just have different colours, and we're from different places in the world.

I've always had a strong love and a sense of care for kids. And the one thing is evident and is so true - the kids are our future.

My fans have grown up with me and seen my life change over the years, from a young girl with 'Goodies' to a full-grown woman and now mom.

After I had my son, I was like, 'I can conquer the world.' I just delivered a 9 pound, 10 ounce baby. I was walking in my living room like, 'Yeah, the champ is here!' That's how I felt.

If a person uses the word 'sorry' loosely then of course it loses its value.

There's nothing better than when a man is in tune with who he is.

I don't believe in bright, cheesy colors that are applied from roots to tips. I'm not really into that. But I love the more fashion-y way of adding color to your hair methodically.

You don't know your child until they get here; you don't know their personality.

You can either allow social media to be helpful for you or it can be harmful. I like to let it be helpful.

It becomes obvious when people are sincere in their criticism and when they're not. I've learned over time that people will always have something to say.

I do not like going to the dressing room and trying on millions of outfits. I just look at something and hope that it will work. I try it on at home, since I don't like going through the whole process.

As we get older, it's important for us to help hand back some of what we've gained as we've grown older. It should be one of your responsibilities - it's almost like being a mentor.

Being young, and having your mom come to school with the laced-up hats and the crazy outfits are definitely moments to remember.

I don't know - I don't listen to the radio that much. I really am an old-soul kind of girl.

Sometimes you have to stop to think, regroup and regather yourself and realize how lucky you are to still be living and to still be breathing and still be able to even have a chance.

I believe a person's style is an expression of who you are - way more than dancing.

Vocally, I'm definitely pushing out more. That feels good. It's very freeing. I've always been very private and consciously private. Now it's kinda like, 'Who cares.' I'm gonna be free and gonna be me. I feel good.

Cute accessories always help bring out your outfit and pull it all together.

I think it's so fun when I get to work with women writers in particular because we really understand the core story or foundation as women. That's so important to me that the authenticity is there, you know, from the place that I speak from for my women. Having other females with me helps me dig deeper.

I never understood when people would say, 'I would die for my child,' but you become so selfless.

Real music to me is real; it's what you feel.

Being a mom has affected me in the greatest way possible - and in a necessary way. Having my son has helped me to be grounded, and I feel like with a child you have to really think about things all the way through.

When I start training, I get very serious and focused about it. I probably train 4-5 days a week, and I eat probably eat 5-8 small meals a day to keep my metabolism going.

Don't limit yourself because you are a woman because you can do exactly the same that a guy could do.

Usher is amazing. He's perfection to me as a performer. He gets down.

My journey has been a very fun one because I've chosen to make the best of every challenge that I've had along the way no matter what.

The tongue is very powerful, so what you say really is, and I really believe that. So I just try to say good things, and then things like this happen.

I love when people have their own creative vision, when a person stands out and tries different things.

If you don't embrace who you are and accept who you are, you won't be able to live a happy life.

I've had purpose because I've always wanted to be successful, but having my son is the cherry on top. He makes me go harder in achieving all that I've dreamed of.

You're only a new artist one time, and I can just say I'm so blessed. I feel so inspired to do other things, to be so much more.

A lot of people don't realize that when you're trying to lose weight, or just trying to stay fit, 85 percent of it is what you eat, and 15 percent of it is how you work out.

My son has been the best thing that has happened in my life. He has been amazing, and he is truly heaven-sent. And so, I just feel all that love.

When I was pregnant with Future, one thing I learned quickly was, don't ever let a pregnant lady be hungry, because when I was, I was like the Tasmanian Devil!

You live and you learn. My son has given me so much clarity.

Juggling being a mom and an entertainer is a challenge I face every day.

I've had my ups. I've had my downs, but I've been able to push through every obstacle that's been thrown my way.

Everything in life is about timing. I've been able to have my experiences and learn from them and kind of figure out the thing that works for me and is best for me, and that's all I can really say.

This digital world is what you make of it in the end.

Education is everything - education is your power, education is your way in life for whatever you want to do.

I have to be tough in my work environment and tough in the world.

Music that comes from the heart - that's the music that moves me.

I want to be one of those moms and women that when I look back, I know that I always stayed focused.

You hear women talk about it all the time, like when you turn thirty, 'That's when it all came together for me, girl.' Honestly, that's what I feel.

Being beautiful is all in the attitude, it's about confidence.

My inspiration is European fashion. I'm really into Euro fashion, and I also love rock n' roll. That's the mentality that I like to have when I'm dealing with fashion.

You know those days when you think you have to have a plate of pasta right now? When I'm trying to be good, I take a minute to ask myself, 'Do you really need to eat all this crazy stuff? It will still be around if you want it later.'

Moms, take it from me: do not buy your baby too many shoes when they're so tiny, because their feet grow every week.

I think that when you carry a certain kind of energy, if you have, like, a funky energy that you hold within yourself, you just can't grow.

I love shopping! I'm impatient though. I'll go to the mall and in 30 minutes be ready to go.

Whatever you do, have fun while doing it. That's important for me.

I don't want to sound too cocky. But I consider myself superwoman.

Sometimes you get bored of the same moves, but you know that there are those moves that those fans love.

I like to stay happy, and I like to live life light and make the best of life.

Honestly, I feel like everything in life happens for a reason, and my son has been the greatest gift that God has given me in my life and been the most game-changing thing that's happened to my life, in a necessary way.

Being a mom has changed me forever.

I wasn't a big fan of Instagram at first. I felt it was watering down the way music is perceived 'cause it made things seem more normal.

Moms can be fresh, fly and young, and that's the kind of mom I want to be.

I love the Fashion Fair Concealer Wheel. That's my little secret. It comes with three colors in it. What I like about it is that you could almost cover your whole face in it if you want because you can mix the colors to create the perfect shade that works with your skin.

I think cool moments like winning a Grammy deserve a nice little party where you really soak it in and not have to work and stuff. I do remember throwing a party on that Grammy night, but it was work.

As an artist, I think it's important to always keep growing, and I definitely want to keep challenging myself.

When I'm on a strict eating regimen, at some point I have to have French fries, a cheeseburger and some pizza. And Oreos and vanilla ice cream!

There was a whole newfound confidence that came over me after having my son.

I think it takes a lot of confidence to be comfortable in being vulnerable.

Dancing - however you do it, even if it's in your living room - is a great workout.

I tell myself that water is my medicine and that to stay well, I have to drink a gallon of it every day.