I don't run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead, I run toward it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet.
Nadia ComaneciI believe that you should gravitate to people who are doing productive and positive things with their lives.
Nadia ComaneciI worked hard in gymnastics since the time I was six years old until I retired at 23 years of age.
Nadia ComaneciI know how to smile, I know how to laugh, I know how to play. But I know how to do these things only after I have fulfilled my mission.
Nadia ComaneciI have had a few turning points, the first day I entered a gymnastics school at age 6.
Nadia ComaneciOf course, most people remember that I received the first perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics competition.
Nadia ComaneciOf course, I grew up in Communist Romania, but I am happy to say that now our country is democratic, and prospering, since the revolution in 1989.
Nadia ComaneciRomanians have a saying, 'Not every dog has a bagel on its tail.' It means that not all streets are paved with gold. When I began my career, I just wanted to do cartwheels.
Nadia ComaneciYou should also appreciate the goodness around you, and surround yourself with positive people.
Nadia ComaneciWe are not coaching on a daily basis because we often travel with our charity and commercial interests.
Nadia ComaneciIf I work on a certain move constantly, then finally, it doesn't seem risky to me. The idea is that the move stays dangerous and it looks dangerous to my foes, but it is not to me. Hard work has made it easy.
Nadia ComaneciOne of the most difficult times in my life was when I escaped from Romania in November of 1989.
Nadia ComaneciI ended up in the US for a month or so, before moving to Montreal with some Romanian friends.
Nadia Comaneci