A couple of times a day I sit quietly and visualize my body fighting the AIDS virus. It’s the same as me sitting and seeing myself hit the perfect serve. I did that often when I was an athlete.
ARTHUR ASHEWith what we give, we make a life.
More Arthur Ashe Quotes
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With what we give, we make a life.
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There is a syndrome in sports called ‘paralysis by analysis.’
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Always have the situation under control, even if losing. Never betray an inward sense of defeat.
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I strongly believe the black culture spends too much time, energy and effort raising, praising, and teasing our black children about the dubious glories of professional sports.
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Do not feel sorry for me if I am gone.
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With what we give, we make a life.
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If I didn’t play tennis I probably would have to see a psychiatrist.
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This is my career highlight. Getting to the fourth round in the U.S. Open in my first year in the U.S. Open and first year on the tour.
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I take the good with the bad, and I try to face them both with as much calm and dignity as I can muster.
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I have always drawn strength from being close to home.
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The best way to judge a life is to ask yourself, “Did I make the best use of the time I had?
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There is a terrific apprehension among some people that blacks will take over the sport… It will create problems because their behavior, speech and dress is just a completely different culture.
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Let me put it this way: I think Republicans tend to keep the ball in play, Democrats go for broke.
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We must believe in the power of education. We must respect just laws. We must love ourselves, our old and or young, our women as well as our men.
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I may not be walking with you all the way, or even much of the way, as I walk with you now.
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