Think of all the girls who could become top athletes but quit sports because they’re afraid of having too many defined muscles and being made fun of or called unattractive.
SERENA WILLIAMSI decided I can’t pay a person to rewind time, so I may as well get over it.
More Serena Williams Quotes
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I am lucky that whatever fear I have inside me, my desire to win is always stronger.
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My smile is my favorite part of my body. I think a smile can make your whole body. I want women to know that it’s ok. That you can be whatever size you are and be beautiful inside and out.
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We all know who the real number one is. Quite frankly, I’m the best in the world.
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It’s me, and I love me. I learned to love me. I’ve been like this my whole life, and I embrace me. I love how I look. I love that I’m a full woman and I’m strong and I’m powerful and I’m beautiful at the same time. There’s nothing wrong with that.
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I’m Serena Williams on the court, but away I have so many different names. I call myself Butterfly.
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I always believe I can beat the best, achieve the best. I always see myself in the top position.
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I wish I could play like Roger Federer.
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I really hope that I can be helpful in that journey because I do believe that women deserve the same pay. We work just as hard as men do. I’ve been working, playing tennis, since I was three years old. And to be paid less just because of my sex – it doesn’t seem fair.
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Everyone’s dream can come true if you just stick to it and work hard.
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Tennis just a game, family is forever.
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I’m a perfectionist. I’m pretty much insatiable. I feel there’s so many things I can improve on.
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I’m an athlete and I’m black, and a lot of black athletes go broke. I do not want to become a statistic, so maybe I overcompensate. But I’m paranoid. Oprah told me a long time ago, ‘You sign every check. Never let anyone sign any checks.’
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You can’t underestimate anyone.
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I just never give up. I fight to the end. You can’t go out and say, ‘I want a bag of never-say-die spirit.’ It’s not for sale. It has to be innate.
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The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you’re very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all be humble.
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