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I think it doesn't matter if you are the best surfer in the world. I'm going to try to be the best surfer I can be. It's not all about competing and being the best. It's more about having fun and just doing what you love.

Bethany Hamilton

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Bethany Hamilton
Age: 34
Born: 1990
Born: February 8
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That's really what ultimately matters - the emotions and feelings that you experienced and people around [whom] you experienced [them].
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Courage doesn't mean you don't get afraid. Courage means you don't let fear stop you.
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I'm just waiting for God to tell me what to do, but whatever it is, I want to be doing something like I am doing now-serving God and helping people.
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Compassion can drive us to do amazing things and give us perspective.
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It's easy to look at the things of this world to solve our challenges and obstacles in life, but when we submit our lives to Christ, His grace, mercy, peace and love will bring true fulfillment to our lives.
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Love is bigger than any tidal wave or fear.
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God created the heavens and the earth, the oceans and the waves for our enjoyment. Surfing is just my way of worshipping Him.
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You fall off the horse and you get back on.
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Love is bigger then a tsunami, stronger then any fear.
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I wouldn't change what happened to me because then I wouldn't have this chance, in front of all of you, to embrace more people than I ever could have with two arms.
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I don't know how long I'll be competing but I'll always be surfing. I'll be surfing until I'm old.
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My belief is where I get my strength. When I'm struggling with something, I can go to him for help and I'm excited to share that.
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Life is a lot like surfing… When you get caught in the impact zone, you’ve got to just get back up. Because you never know what may be over the next wave.
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I believe in Jesus Christ, and I believe He gave me the passion and determination to continue surfing. You fall off the horse, and you get back on. I had to go for it.
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Surfing is very special and unique. It's really hard to explain unless you've tried it. It's being out in the ocean in the sun, the water on your skin, and the adrenalin rush when you catch a wave. You have to be creative so it's like an art form in a way.
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People can do whatever they want if they just set their heart to it, and just never give up, and just go out there and do it.
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I don't really want people looking to me for inspiration. I just want to be a sign along the way that points toward Heaven.
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Your looks do not define who you are.
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Both of my parents are surfers, of course, so they understood where my passion for surfing was at and I guess they saw the talent that I had.
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Learning how to deal with people and their reactions to my life is one of the most challenging things... people staring at me, people asking rude questions, dealing with media, stuff like that.
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