Seven out of 10 black faces you see on television are athletes. The black athlete carries the image of the black community. He carries the cross, in a way, until blacks make inroads in other dimensions.
ARTHUR ASHEDo not feel sorry for me if I am gone.
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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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With what we give, we make a life.
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It doesn’t have to glitter to be gold.
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If I didn’t play tennis I probably would have to see a psychiatrist.
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I don’t want to be remembered for my tennis accomplishments.
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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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One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.
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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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Start where you are, use what you have.
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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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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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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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When we were together, I loved you deeply and you gave me so much happiness I can never repay you.
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Drummed into me, above all, by my dad, by the whole family, was that without your good name, you would be nothing.
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