Quotes from Bethany Hamilton

I've learned life is a lot like surfing. When you get caught in the impact zone,you need to get right back up, because you never know what's over the next wave... and if you have faith, anything is possible, anything at all.

Life is full of what-ifs. You can't let it hold you back.

Here's my advice: don't put all your hope and faith into something that could suddenly and easily disappear. And honestly, that's almost anything. The only thing that will never go away, that will never fail you, is your faith in God.

So maybe someone listening will be inspired to pick up a Bible or go to church and their lives will be better and richer as a result.

For those who make Hawaii their home, aloha means much more than a hello and good-bye greeting. It goes way back to the old Hawaiian traditions, and it means a mutual regard and affection of one person for another without any expectation of something in return. Translation: it means you do something from the pureness of your heart.

I don't need easy, I just need possible.

When I finally saw Timmy before my surgery, I started saying over and over again, "Get me water, get me water.

I wouldn't want to, say, move to L.A. or New York or some other fast-paced city where there's lots of action and excitement. Here's what I think: you make your own adventure in life. And I truly believe that if you open your eyes to your surroundings, there's lots of neat stuff to be found practically anywhere on earth. For me, the grass is never greener outside of Hawaii. If you ask me my

There's always something to do. Especially if you love the sand and surf like I do. When there are no waves or when I am done surfing I like to pick shells

They wanted to see the same Bethany they had known before—and frankly, I looked pretty changed. So I quickly set them straight: I was the same person on the inside.

Whatever your situation might be, set your mind to whatever you want to do and put a good attitude in it, and I believe that you can succeed.

My folks, checking their mailbox, were astounded to find thousands of letters awaiting them. How could they possibly

I'm okay with doing interviews if you guys think that God can use me," I told

My dog Ginger passed away

I know life can be hard, but I've learned that we can rise above even the biggest challenges and fears. No matter where you've come from, or what you're facing, you are loved by God, and you can overcome it.

Look, lots of bad stuff happens to people. That's life. And here's my advice: don't put all your hope and faith into something that could suddenly and easily disappear. And honestly, that's almost anything. The only thing that will never go away, that will never fail you, is your faith in God.

My strength came from my relationship with Christ and from the love and encouragement of my family and friends.

Love is bigger than any tidal wave or fear.

I'm not a vegetarian by any means; I eat fish. But the problem with shark finning is they catch the shark, cut their fins and throw them back in the ocean, and to me, that's wrong. If you're going to kill an animal, you should use the entire animal and do it humanely. I'm definitely not a big fan.

It was Jesus who gave me peace when the shark severed my arm. I trust in Jesus whenever I'm going through a hard time. I see all the beautiful things that have come out of my situation. I'm able to share my story with young girls who have few role models, and I can help others cope with what they have been through.

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.

Surfing for me is more than my lifestyle; it's my passion, my love and it's a part of me.

I'm a surfer at heart. Both my parents moved to Hawaii in the 1970s, where they met and became Christians. Then they taught me and my two brothers how to love the Lord - and how to surf!

I just love being on the ocean and being creative on the waves and the feeling you get when you're surfing. All around it's beautiful and fun.