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.
ARTHUR ASHEYou 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.
More Arthur Ashe Quotes
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Start where you are, use what you have.
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Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.
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Racism is not an excuse to not do the best you can.
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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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I have become convinced that we blacks spend too much time on the playing field and too little time in libraries.
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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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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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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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My potential is more than can be expressed within the bounds of my race or ethnic identity.
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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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There is a syndrome in sports called ‘paralysis by analysis.’
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Start where you are, use what you have.
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A couple of times a day I sit quietly and visualize my body fighting the AIDS virus. It’s the same as me sitting and seeing myself hit the perfect serve. I did that often when I was an athlete.
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I don’t want to be remembered for my tennis accomplishments.
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Trust has to be earned, and should come only after the passage of time.
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