From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.
ARTHUR ASHEThis is my career highlight. Getting to the fourth round in the U.S. Open in my first year in the U.S. Open and first year on the tour.
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If 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.
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Always have the situation under control, even if losing. Never betray an inward sense of defeat.
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I spent many, many hours in libraries. Libraries became courts of last resort, as it were.
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If I don’t ask “Why me?” after my victories, I cannot ask “Why me?” after my setbacks and disasters.
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Racism is not an excuse to not do the best you can.
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I know I could never forgive myself if I elected to live without humane purpose, without trying to help the poor and unfortunate, without recognizing that perhaps the purest joy in life comes with trying to help others.
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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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Start where you are, use what you have.
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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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When we were together, I loved you deeply and you gave me so much happiness I can never repay you.
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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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Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner.
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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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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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With what we give, we make a life.
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