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" For too long, the world has been focused on short-term growth and development at the expense of our long-term survival as we have depleted our natural resources at historically reckless rates. "

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" I was in the fashion shows in Milan; I was seventeen, I was doing like 100 shows. People were asking, 'How does it feel to be the model of the moment?' It was hard for me to answer as myself. I barely spoke English. "

Gisele Bundchen

People

Myself

" To be a mother is a magical experience. The whole body is transformed by this. "

" I want to get a farm where I am going to live for the rest of my life. I like the idea of a secluded place. "

" Children are like little angels - there's no way you can't love them. "

Gisele Bundchen

Angels

Way

" My two grandmothers both died of cancer, so I understand how painful and difficult this disease is on the entire family. My first grandmother passed away from bone cancer when I was about 10. It was really horrible. I remember the whole process like it was yesterday. "

" Always, always powder your T-zone and the lines going from your nose down around your mouth so you don't look like a bulldog. When those areas are shiny, it's awful. And gloss will keep your lips from appearing dehydrated. "

" If I could choose, I'd be bare feet with animals all around me and living in a tree house. Like Tarzan and Jane, that's my dream. I'm at my happiest around nature. "

" I think a lot of people get pregnant and decide they can turn into garbage disposals. "

" Sometimes siblings can get in each other's space. "

" My son is so fortunate, you know. He's always going to have food. Yes, my children are going to be privileged, but that's why it's so important for them to see different realities and to travel, and they do already. "

" Some people start modeling because they want to be models and they want the parties and the recognition, and then there are people like me. I come from a simple family, and for me getting into modeling was a chance to make money and create a business. "

" I'm a model as a job. I'm Gisele, the daughter of Valdir and Vania. I'm a woman; I am a model. When I go home and shut the door, that's it. "

" There should be a worldwide law, in my opinion, that mothers should breastfeed their babies for six months. "

" I've always played sport, ever since I was little. I played volleyball and I believe sport teaches you a lot, such as teamwork, respect and discipline. "

" I am not the first person to give birth naturally. Billions of other women have come before me and have done this - so why can't I do it? "

Gisele Bundchen

Person

Women

" The quality of time I get to spend with my family is very important. That way, I feel I am experiencing all the different aspects of my life without guilt. "

" I wouldn't call myself an actress, but I at the same time, if there is an opportunity... I believe in taking chances and living your life. "

" I don't like Paris so much, and it's only eight shows. I mean, don't tell them that, of course. But everyone always thinks they're so important. And I'm sure they are. But to me, my happiness is more important. "

" When you come from a big family, you see that, growing up, you're learning how to share. Your sisters have got your back; you're not alone in this - 'We all support you!' Your family provides that; it gives you a sense of safety, and it's a very grounding feeling. "

" I'm very nurturing. I come from a large family, and my parents were loving. But the most important thing for me as a mum is to keep my word. When I say no, I mean no. "

Gisele Bundchen

Parents

Loving

" People have a perception of me because of Victoria's Secret that I'm sexy, but I'm not a sexy girl. I'm very tomboyish. "

" It was my first scene. My first day. We could have started with me drinking a beer, something a little less than having Barbies touching each other. But they started with that. "

Gisele Bundchen

First

Started

" I had to make some adjustments from what my life was like before I was a mom. My kids are so fun and loving, but they are also demanding! "

" No one ever said learning was to be easy, but it's part of the process of evolving as a human being, and we all have to go through it. When I look back, I see that each difficult time brought an important lesson. And I prefer to look at it with gratitude because I wouldn't be who I am today if I haven't gone through it all. "

" I felt like my pregnancy was a sacred moment for me. I stayed in Boston and I didn't work apart from the contracts I have, and then I only let them use my face. "

Gisele Bundchen

Face

Boston

" I'm a twin, I'm a Cancer; I'm always taking care of other people. I've always been the fixer in the family, the responsible one. "

" I have a lot of fruit trees and my own little vegetable garden and chickens. And every time I eat, I bless my food; I say I'm grateful for for it and let it nourish every part of my body. "

" I think people have a different image of me because, you know, they portray me with the idea that models are stupid and dumb; like, 'She can just be a model because she can just be a model - she's dumb and she can't do anything else.' "

" When I'm weak, you can be strong; when I'm strong, you can be weak. That's what I believe marriage is. "

" It saddens me that in the 21st century, with all our knowledge and power, we are hearing more and more stories of possible extinctions due to people's choice. We are responsible for our choices and the only ones capable of changing our future. "