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 ASHERegardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner.
More Arthur Ashe Quotes
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If I didn’t play tennis I probably would have to see a psychiatrist.
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In America you’re conditioned to regard everything as a contest. You have to make the Ten Best Dressed List, win this, win that. It drives me nuts sometimes. Who cares, for Christ’s sake?
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From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.
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Sometimes, a defeat can be more beautiful and satisfying than certain victories. The English have a point in insisting that it matters not who won or lost, but how you played the game.
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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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I don’t care who you are, you’re going to choke in certain matches. You get to a point where your legs don’t move and you can’t take a deep breath. You start to hit the ball about a yard wide, instead of inches.
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Sometimes, a defeat can be more beautiful and satisfying than certain victories. The English have a point in insisting that it matters not who won or lost, but how you played the game.
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Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner.
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Racism is not an excuse to not do the best you can.
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When bright young minds can’t afford college, America pays the price.
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This 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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I don’t want to be remembered for my tennis accomplishments.
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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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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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Life is like a tennis game. You can’t win without serving.
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