16 Quotes by Slovakian authors

Slovak sayings carry a measured warmth: dry humor, careful thrift, and the calm patience of mountain people. Born of hearths smelling of bread and smoke, they favor humility over bravado and counsel endurance, neighborliness, and respect for the seasons. Even when playful, they carry a sober edge, shaped by borders crossed and histories endured. From shepherd paths in the Tatras to market stalls and mining towns, voices prize clear work, steady love, and the small, earned joy, salted by irony, softened by song, and always attentive to the land.

See the complete list of authors from Slovakia

"Well, actually I don't care what surface I'm playing on"

Daniela Hantuchova, Athlete

Small: Daniela Hantuchova

"Rome is my most favorite city, so I really enjoy to stay here and the whole tournament"

Daniela Hantuchova, Athlete

Small: Daniela Hantuchova

"I started when I was six years old. My first coach was my granny, she was the best player in Slovakia"

Daniela Hantuchova, Athlete

Small: Daniela Hantuchova

"As I said this year, I didn't try to put any pressure on me by setting high goals or anything, I just want to make sure that every single time I'm out there on the court I do my best, I give 100%, and see where it's going to end up next year"

Daniela Hantuchova, Athlete

Small: Daniela Hantuchova

"Yes, yes, I'm very happy that I finally got through this match, beat No. 7 in the world. It's my best win so far. So I'm really happy the way I play today and felt really strong on the court physically, mentally"

Daniela Hantuchova, Athlete

Small: Daniela Hantuchova

"Well, I think, you know, the university and the high schools are also important, but depends how I'm going to do in tennis - well, I hope. I mean, it depends, so I don't know yet"

Daniela Hantuchova, Athlete

Small: Daniela Hantuchova

"Yeah, I think there are many other important things in life, not just tennis"

Daniela Hantuchova, Athlete

Small: Daniela Hantuchova

"That's what I've been always saying, that I was always using the mixed doubles especially to improve my net game and being able to return a guy's serve, 'cause then when you play someone like Serena, you are little bit more prepared for that"

Daniela Hantuchova, Athlete

Small: Daniela Hantuchova

"It was a great time here in the States this year, and definitely I feel like I'm playing well again. I gained a lot of confidence in the last couple of weeks, and I just have to, you know, keep going and keep the momentum now"

Daniela Hantuchova, Athlete

Small: Daniela Hantuchova

"I'm visiting my high school. Every half year I do the exams, and then this year I'm going to graduate"

Daniela Hantuchova, Athlete

Small: Daniela Hantuchova

"I really enjoyed every minute of it. I mean, I've learned so much in the last week, I mean, just the way to play a real, real doubles. It was a great experience for me, and we had a lot of fun"

Daniela Hantuchova, Athlete

Small: Daniela Hantuchova

"I mean, every single time I was there with Mahesh, I just tried to learn something of his game, because he's, you know, one of the best doubles players that's been around ever"

Daniela Hantuchova, Athlete

Small: Daniela Hantuchova

"But just maybe sometimes being even more patient. Even though I thought I did that much better this year, and sometimes, you know, make my opponents play that one extra ball, and just knowing how to play the big points better"

Daniela Hantuchova, Athlete

Small: Daniela Hantuchova

"Well, I like to - the game of serve and volley, but it's very tough, you know, against the best players because they return so good and their passing shots are really good. So it's really tough to get there with those players"

Daniela Hantuchova, Athlete

Small: Daniela Hantuchova

"I was not fighting myself at all as I used to"

Daniela Hantuchova, Athlete

Small: Daniela Hantuchova

"I mean, it's been quite busy, especially with the rain delay the first few days, and then having to play the late evenings, waiting here every day. It's been kind of difficult"

Daniela Hantuchova, Athlete

Small: Daniela Hantuchova