Top 40 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Quotes

And when I won Miss Universe, I got a global platform, which gave me a louder voice to be able to reach more women from every corner of the world. No matter where we live, our circumstances or how we grew up, we want to feel love, we want to feel cared for, and we want to feel powerful.

Just like our bodies need rest, so does our hair. I put a hair mask on twice a month and walk around with it for a whole day.

I’m a very hard worker, and if I put my mind to something I see it through, no matter what.

My hope is that Unbreakable will inspire women to believe in themselves, to value themselves and to know that asking for help does not mean you are weak.

Nothing will land on your lap, you need to work hard and fight for your dreams.

I like to read fiction.

I want to be remembered as a Miss Universe who overcame her fears and helped other women overcome theirs.

I don’t believe in handouts, I believe in working hard for what you want.

I rarely had the opportunity to work as a full time model or to pursue a professional career in modelling, because school was always my priority.

In some places, women get paid 75 percent of what men earn for doing the same job, working the same hours, and I do not believe that is right.

Taking good care of my hair is just as important to me as taking good care of my body and soul.

Every person has a choice in every situation and I decided not to be a victim of crime and to not allow myself to be crippled with fear. This is why I started Unbreakable. I wanted to teach women the self-defence skills I learnt during a course I participated in.

I managed to escape a violent carjacking. It was a very traumatizing point in my life and it made me realized that many women in South Africa are affected by crimes like this.

Crime against the vulnerable individuals of society is a worldwide problem and as women, we need to know how to defend ourselves both physically and emotionally.

When you enjoy the moment you’re in, it shows in your actions, it shows in your words, in your expressions and in your eyes.

Winning the Miss Universe title was not only a personal victory but a victory for the whole rainbow nation. I couldn’t be more proud to represent South Africa. I hope this will inspire every single girl with a dream, that with hard work and dedication any dream is reachable.

I’ve heard many women say that they were afraid to come out or they were too ashamed to talk about it because they thought it was something they had done to promote the man to sexually harass them – and that is not the case.

I was held up at gunpoint a month after I won Miss South Africa.

I think we should have equal work for equal pay for women all over the world.

I want to encourage women not to feel weak. Don’t be afraid to speak out.

Meeting people from different countries makes you realise that everyone around the world has the same needs and aspirations.

I love to experience a new country’s culture and history in a fun and memorable way.

I had to go to the other side of the world to reach my dreams; it is possible.

I realised at Miss S.A. and more so at Miss Universe that it’s important to focus on your strengths and work on your weaknesses to know yourself well.

Becoming Miss Universe made me realize that women worldwide face the same challenges daily, such as various forms of violence and crime, physical and emotional abuse, and toxic relationships, among others.

As a young girl, I would watch the Miss South Africa competition wishing with all my heart that one day I, too, would be able to walk on that stage, just like those glamorous women I saw on television.

Living in New York, no big deal. I am loving New York – there is something about the energy.

The crystal-clear water in Thailand offers the best swimming and snorkelling experience.

Being a global ambassador is as much a responsibility as it is an honour.

We are not just a farming area, Africa has great potential and we are a developing continent.

I started a campaign in South Africa called Unbreakable where I empower women all over my country with skills and knowledge how to handle difficult situations, and I really hope to use the Miss Universe platform to elevate that cause.

I had to play for a soccer team, I had to be an athlete, I had to make straight As. I was very hard on myself, and it paid off now.

HIV/AIDS is a very big problem in my country South Africa, so I hope to stand as an advocate for that.

There are so many girls in school who don’t know about the opportunities out there. As a graduate, I only realised things about the business world after I completed my studies.

I think living in the U.S. it has given me an outsider’s perspective on South Africa, and something that makes South Africans shine is our warm heartedness, and how we welcome and accept everyone, we are truly a nation of community, who embraces diversity.

I came out of a building and this woman stopped me, like, ‘You’re Miss Universe!’ And she was a New Yorker! I’m not used to New Yorkers being fans, because they’re so blase about it, you know.

Just as with the Miss South Africa platform, I understand the responsibility of being Miss Universe and the impact it has on millions of lives.

A woman should be allowed to be whoever and whatever she wants to be and she should be respected for that.

I admire woman like Marissa Mayer, the first female engineer and then CEO of Yahoo. Women who don’t only strive to be the equals of men, but who strive to live up to their full potential.

You can be beautiful and you can be smart and you can make a meaningful difference in your community, in your country, in your world.