Natalie du Toit Quotes
Born: January 29, 1984
Natalie du Toit is a luminous voice in the realm of Love & Connection, whose words illuminate the delicate threads that bind the human heart. A poet and philosopher of intimacy, she explores the raw, unvarnished truths of vulnerability, trust, and the sacred art of being truly seen. Her legacy lies in reframing love not as a fleeting emotion, but as a courageous, daily practice of presence and acceptance. Du Toit’s insights resonate deeply because they strip away pretense, offering solace to the lonely and courage to the hesitant. Through her work, she reminds us that connection is the soul’s greatest journey.
Natalie du Toit Quotes (27)
"Even when bad things happen you have to try to use those bad things in a positive manner and really just take the positive out of it."
— Natalie Du Toit"I just want to be myself and go for my own dreams and goals."
— Natalie Du Toit"You have to work hard for what you want to achieve and you have to set goals and dreams and really go for them."
— Natalie Du Toit"Swimming is my passion and something that I love."
— Natalie Du Toit"I have always had a dream to take part in an Olympic Games, and losing my leg didn't change anything."
— Natalie Du Toit"It's been a dream for me since I was six years old to go to the Olympic Games and to finally have that dream realised is something massive for me."
— Natalie Du Toit"I am always late because people stop me for autographs and say hi."
— Natalie Du Toit"Once your dream is fulfilled you face another one."
— Natalie Du Toit"I say, 'If I'm able to go out there and achieve a dream, then anybody can do it.'"
— Natalie Du Toit"I don't think of myself as being disabled, or able-bodied."
— Natalie Du Toit"When you are racing in an able-bodied competition, you're all equal and you go out there and try your best, and that's what counts."
— Natalie Du Toit"Going out there in the water, it feels as if there's nothing wrong with me."
— Natalie Du Toit"I go out there and train as hard as anybody else."
— Natalie Du Toit"It doesn't matter if you look different. You're still the same as everybody else because you have the same dream."
— Natalie Du Toit"My parents gave me a boxer puppy as a present. I have wanted a dog for years and must first give her attention in the morning."
— Natalie Du Toit"By 9:30 at night, I go to bed."
— Natalie Du Toit"It is wonderful to say that your days behind a school desk are over. It's just another phase in your life."
— Natalie Du Toit"I'm probably the most negative person around."
— Natalie Du Toit"The situation in disability sport is growing, and girls like Ellie Cole are doing wonders."
— Natalie Du Toit"I've been lucky enough to travel the world and win awards and medals, but it was time to stop."
— Natalie Du Toit"Back in my mind, I never, ever wanted to give up swimming; it was something that I would carry on with."
— Natalie Du Toit"Qualifying for the Olympic Games was one of those moments where you just cry because it was like you've climbed Mount Everest."
— Natalie Du Toit"I think I've achieved everything I wanted to."
— Natalie Du Toit"I just missed out on qualifying for the Sydney Olympics in 2000."
— Natalie Du Toit"My message is not just to disabled people, but to everyone: You have to work hard."
— Natalie Du Toit"I never thought of being disadvantaged."
— Natalie Du Toit"I have a strong upper body; I'm an arms swimmer, and I always have been."
— Natalie Du Toit