Someone once told me that God figured that I was a pretty good juggler. I could keep a lot of balls in the air at one time. So He said, “Let’s see if he can juggle another one.”
ARTHUR ASHEI take the good with the bad, and I try to face them both with as much calm and dignity as I can muster.
More Arthur Ashe Quotes
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You’ve got to get to the stage in life where going for it is more important than winning or losing.
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My potential is more than can be expressed within the bounds of my race or ethnic identity.
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If one’s reputation is a possession, then of all my possessions, my reputation means most to me.
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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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It is not just the more talented player who wins. Some players may try a little harder.
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You learn about equality in history and civics, but you find out life is not really like that.
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You come to realize that life is short, and you have to step up. Don’t feel sorry for me. Much is expected of those who are strong.
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If I didn’t play tennis I probably would have to see a psychiatrist.
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Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.
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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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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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Martina’s like the old Green Bay Packers. You know exactly what she’s going to do, but there isn’t a thing you can do about it.
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You really are never playing an opponent. You are playing yourself.
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A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions.
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You’ve got to make a lot of sacrifices and spend a lot of time if you really want to achieve with this sport, or in any sport, or in anything truly worthwhile.
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