I don’t believe in charmed lives. I think that tragedy is part of the lesson you learn to lift yourself up, to pick yourself up and to move on. - Charlize Theron

I’ve always been very proud to be a South African and I’ve always been very honest to people about that. And whatever I can do in my power, I promise you, I will do. I don’t think it’s too much pressure. I think it’s our duty as citizens of this country. You don’t have to win an Oscar to do something good for your country. We all can do that. If I can be an encouragement for that I’ll be glad to be that.

I don’t think you can create anything interesting from a comfort zone. You have to work from a place of fear and failure.

I think the most important thing for any human being is to know yourself and your own potential, and to be able to pursue your dreams and goals with passion and determination.