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 ASHESeven 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.
More Arthur Ashe Quotes
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We must believe in the power of education. We must respect just laws. We must love ourselves, our old and or young, our women as well as our men.
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We must reach out our hand in friendship and dignity both to those who would befriend us and those who would be our enemy.
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I guess I started too early because I just thought it was something fun to do.
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I spent many, many hours in libraries. Libraries became courts of last resort, as it were.
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I have tried to keep on with my striving because this is the only hope I have of ever achieving anything worthwhile and lasting.
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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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You’ve got to get to the stage in life where going for it is more important than winning or losing.
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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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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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One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.
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A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions.
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Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.
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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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Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner.
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