You can't achieve anything in life without a small amount of sacrifice.

Writing in English was a major challenge. I didn't want other songwriters to write for me. I wanted to preserve the spirit of my songs in Spanish. I am the same Shakira in English as I am in Spanish.

Half of the world lives on [about] $2 a day. If there is a hungry kid in the world, we shouldn't consider ourselves more evolved than homo habilis.

I think my dad is the only Arabic descendent who is an unsuccessful businessman.

I apply the same amount of dedication to being a mom as I do to my music...

I think this generation can play a very important role. If we act now, this could be the first generation to witness universal education.

I admire a person who, for the love of art, is able to take off their clothes in front of a camera. But I'm not capable, I'm too cowardly for that.