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If I didn’t play tennis I probably would have to see a psychiatrist.

Arthur Ashe

Let me put it this way: I think Republicans tend to keep the ball in play, Democrats go for broke.
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Democracy Play Politics Sports Thinking
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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Expectation Feeling Life Sorry Strong Yourself
I accepted the face that as much as I want to lead others, and love to be around other people, in some essential way, I am something of a loner.
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Acceptance Alone Lonely Myself People Sports
Always have the situation under control, even if losing. Never betray an inward sense of defeat.
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Control Defeat Failure Lose
There is a syndrome in sports called ‘paralysis by analysis.’
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Funny Sick Sports
A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions.
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Decision Person Slow Wisdom
Having grown up in a segregated environment in the south I know what it’s like to be stepped on, I know what it’s like also to see some black hero do well in the face of adversity.
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Black Face Growth Hard Time Myself
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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Achievement Sacrifice Sports Success Time True Worth Yourself
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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Best Judgement Life Myself Time
Racism is not an excuse to not do the best you can.
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Best Inspirational Race Yourself
Do not feel sorry for me if I am gone.
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Death Feeling Myself Sorry
If one’s reputation is a possession, then of all my possessions, my reputation means most to me.
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Appearance Mean Myself Oneself Reputation Respect
If one’s reputation is a possession, then of all my possessions, my reputation means most to me.
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Appearance Mean Myself Oneself Reputation Respect
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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Herself Old Strong Yourself
There is a syndrome in sports called ‘paralysis by analysis.’
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Funny Sick Sports
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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Attitude Bad Dignity Face Goodness Myself Try

If I didn’t play tennis I probably would have to see a psychiatrist.

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