The worst mistake of a woman is to go to the kitchen, because then she never gets out of there.

I always believed that women have rights and that there are some women that are intelligent enough to claim those rights. There are some others that are stupid enough not to.

Everyone can know what is in my heart because I find it hard to conceal myself.

Nationalism is cured by traveling.

It doesn't matter if you are a musician, a business leader, a president or a student. We all have a responsibility to give back.

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.

I just want to grow old with a man who takes care of me, and I want to eventually have kids and want them to be good children to me. Just want to be treated nice and have respect.