Being out there in the ocean, God's creation, it's like a gift He has given us to enjoy.

— Bethany Hamilton

Courage, sacrifice, determination, commitment, toughness, heart, talent, guts. That's what little girls are made of.

— Bethany Hamilton

Courage, sacrifice, determination, commitment, toughness, heart, talent, guts. That's what little girls are made of; the heck with sugar and spice.

— Bethany Hamilton

God will give us the strength to be able to handle things. I mean, you can try to do it on your own, and sometimes you can pull off some stuff, but in the long run, it's much easier with Him by our side.

— Bethany Hamilton

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.

— Bethany Hamilton

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.

— Bethany Hamilton

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

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.

— Bethany Hamilton

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. Furthermore, 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.

— Bethany Hamilton

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.

— Bethany Hamilton