Adriana Lima quotes:

Here in the big city people spend their time thinking about work and about money; they don't give some value to friendships and it can be depressing.

If you're having dinner with friends and they're always on the phone or always texting, it's just impolite. Unless it's something important - like someone is in the hospital or something - don't do it.

Be sure what you want and be sure about yourself. Fashion is not just beauty, it's about good attitude. You have to believe in yourself and be strong.

Modeling is a tough job, your co-workers are your rivals, it really puts a damper on your perspective of other girls.

From my hair to my toes to my nails. Everything's fake. Everything! Even my heart is fake.

I'm a teenager, but I'm independent - I have my own apartment, I have my own life. And I think I have learned more than any of those teenagers have in school. I learned to be responsible, leaving my family and coming here alone.

In Brazil, we don't have Victoria's Secret, and my family are all Victoria's Secret fans, so I usually bring them back some lovely pieces.

If you're nervous, that means you care and you want to give your best.

When I get older, I don't think I'll like to have wrinkles, or a big jelly belly. I cannot have it.

I like jealous men. I love jealousy. I do.

I love challenges, I love intensity, and I also like to challenge my mind. Believe it or not, boxing is not only about physical force. You use a lot of concentration; it's really mental.

It's wrong for a guy to have no personality, no heart. Because I don't care about style or money.

Coconut water is just the best for you; it's always something we had in Brazil. Since I was a little girl, I've been drinking it.

I love my job and I love my children. It's really about figuring out your schedules and getting everything down that you need to do and sticking to your plan.

Fashion is about good energy. It's about feelings. That's what I have to give the people, good energy and good feelings.

If you look around Brazil you see pregnant women everywhere. Here you don't see that as much. There the only thing they do is babies, babies, babies! Especially the poor families.

You have to believe in yourself and be strong.

I missed out on everything. Sometimes on the street I see teenagers hanging out and going to the movies, going to concerts, and I get so jealous.

I love cakes. Chocolate and coconut cakes. I love that combination!

I don't like fights. I don't like aggressive people.

I was in a fashion show and I had on a strapless top. When I got to the end the top was down.

I used to be very shy. When I first started, I had to go to a casting, and I had to go in a bikini. I thought I was too skinny. But I went in and got the job! And that's how I started.

You don't have to have an attitude if you're famous.

I eat a balanced diet. The secret is to watch your portions, but I also work out a lot. Working out a lot isn't necessary, but I am very active, and my body can endure intense workouts.

If one day I have a daughter and my daughter wants to be a model, I would never let her!

My favorite designer is Christian Lacroix, not just because his clothes are amazing and I love them, but because he's so nice. When I did his fashion show, he was the first one to arrive there and he helped everyone.

I love old-fashioned manners, as long as it's not forced. I can tell when it's natural or when someone is just trying to impress me.

I think everyone is a little egocentric, but when I help someone I lose 0.01% of my ego.

I eat everything I want on Christmas day. I really don't watch what I eat. It's not like you have Christmas every day!

I just think they're really insecure about themselves sometimes. I know all the girls, but we all work a lot and don't have time to hang out together. They're all really nice; I've never had a problem with any model.

My favorite designer is Christian Lacroix, not just because his clothes are amazing and I love them, but because he's so nice. When I did his fashion show, he was the first one to arrive there and he helped everyone

I was in a fashion show and I had on a strapless top. When I got to the end the top was down

Lingerie is one of the most important pieces of your wardrobe. You can have a wardrobe malfunction if you dont choose the right thing to wear underneath!

I won`t cry for you, my mascara`s too expensive

Don't try to be what you're not. If you're nervous, be nervous. If you're shy, be shy. It's cute.

I want to be a child doctor. A pediatry... how do you call it, pediatrician? Do I like kids? No, not really.

I try to work out as much as I can and, of course, eat healthily. Drinking a lot of water, sweating during your work out is good for you, and of course, chasing after your kids!

I love going to work out now. It gets out aggression and my trainer really shakes it up so I don't get bored.

I would like just one time to be on the cover of Italian Vogue.

I remember Tyra Banks giving me encouraging advice during my first Victoria's Secret commercial shoot. I was so nervous, and she told me to just relax and be confident - that made me feel very comfortable.

Lingerie is one of the most important pieces of your wardrobe. You can have a wardrobe malfunction if you don't choose the right thing to wear underneath!

A man needs to be polite, not just to me but to everyone. I watch that. How does he treat the waiter? How does he treat the coat-check girl? How does he treat the driver?

I believe love just happens once. You can be mistaken, you can think you are in love, but after a while you discover that you're really not. Real love is different.

I was so embarrassed about mispronouncing words. I just knew how to smile.

I'm very simple when it comes to gifts, so the best ones that I've received have love as their main intention. I appreciate everything.

I love Victoria's Secret and the brand, and I'm passionate about Victoria's Secret commercials, too.

If I am not moving I get bored very easily.

We [me and my husban] like to honor both of our family traditions whenever possible . We show the girls lots of pictures and tell a lot of stories about both of our childhoods. We also try to teach them both Portuguese and Serbian, though English is their primary language.

I believe love just happens once. You can be mistaken, you can think you are in love, but after a while you discover that youre really not. Real love is different.

Be sure what you want and be sure about yourself.

If you're comfortable in your own skin, you will feel beautiful - and look beautiful to others, too.

I love boxing! Working out is calming and helps clear my mind.

In Brazil, there isn't just one beauty ideal. There's a lot of emphasis on a woman's natural beauty - but of course, Brazilian women love expressing their beauty through makeup.

I've never been to the gym. I do nothing.

I think I live inside the plane! I never have time to unpack; I'm always leaving in two days again. I travel a lot, and at the beginning it was really fun. The first time I went inside a plane, I was 15 years old and I had so much fun. I like to travel all over the world and learn [about] new cultures. Not that many people have the opportunity to do that.

If one day I have a daughter and my daughter wants to be a model, I would never let her! But then, if she wants to, what can I do? But definitely not until she's 18 years old. You know, every work has the bad side, and people will be mean to you, and when you're young, you don't know how to defend yourself.

You don't have to lose your sense of style once you become a mom!

Sometimes my husband will surprise me with flowers for no reason. Unexpected romantic gestures are very important and keep things exciting.

I am lucky enough to live in Miami so dinner on the beach with people I love is one of my favorite ways to relax.

When I need a break, a date night with my husband or a night out with girlfriends always does the trick.

Never give up and always believe in yourself.

Self-confidence goes a long way and is very attractive to others.

It is important to me to instill in [kids] a sense of compassion and respect for others.

I also want [my kids] to always feel confident and free to be themselves.

My understanding of busy has certainly changed! My daughters have had an incredible impact on my life and the way I live it. They are a part of every decision I make. They motivate me to be the best me.

My everyday look has definitely become more low maintenance, but accessories are everything. A structured bag, statement jewelry or a cute scarf can add polish to any outfit!

I's all about finding balance in your life.

I try to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but I have to indulge every now and then!

My number one beauty secret is to stay true to yourself and figure out what works best for your body.

As of now they are still very young so that has come in the form of dress up, make believe and singing songs, but we will always support our girls in their choices and help them to dream big.

Brazilian women are taught to take care of themselves. They start their beauty routine at a young age, which is the key to aging beautifully.

I like to go to the movies or read.

Younger guys are just too jealous

I wouldn't say it's competitive. I think everyone has their time. Gisele is having her time, and Shirley had her time, and maybe I will have my time.

I didn't know anything about fashion. I couldn't believe it when I got here. I don't know how I'm sitting here right now speaking English.

Every work has the bad side, and people will be mean to you, and when you're young, you don't know how to defend yourself.