Hard work has made it easy. That is my secret. That is why I win.

You should also appreciate the goodness around you, and surround yourself with positive people.

Of course, most people remember that I received the first perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics competition.

When you fall, leap to your feet and try again.

I 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.

Hard work has made it easy. That is my secret. That is why I win.

One of the most difficult times in my life was when I escaped from Romania in November of 1989.