True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.
ARTHUR ASHEIf I were to say, ‘God, why me?’ about the bad things, then I should have said, ‘God, why me?’ about the good things that happened in my life.
More Arthur Ashe Quotes
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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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If you’re paid before you walk on the court, what’s the point in playing as if your life depended on it?
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I have always drawn strength from being close to home.
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Fear isn’t an excuse to come to a standstill. It’s the impetus to step up and strike.
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Trust has to be earned, and should come only after the passage of time.
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When bright young minds can’t afford college, America pays the price.
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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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Racism is not an excuse to not do the best you can.
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There is a syndrome in sports called ‘paralysis by analysis.’
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When bright young minds can’t afford college, America pays the price.
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A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions.
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I have always drawn strength from being close to home.
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I’m learning to use others’ weaknesses. I don’t hammer a man’s soft spot constantly, because he may strengthen it. I just save it as a trump up my sleeve for moments when I really need a point.
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If I didn’t play tennis I probably would have to see a psychiatrist.
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Wherever I am when you feel sick at heart and weary of life, or when you stumble and fall and don’t know if you can get up again, think of me. I will be watching and smiling and cheering you on.
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