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.
ARTHUR ASHESometimes, 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.
More Arthur Ashe Quotes
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From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.
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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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If you’re paid before you walk on the court, what’s the point in playing as if your life depended on it?
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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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My potential is more than can be expressed within the bounds of my race or ethnic identity.
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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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Start where you are, use what you have.
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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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Someone once told me that God figured that I was a pretty good juggler. I could keep a lot of balls in the air at one time. So He said, “Let’s see if he can juggle another one.”
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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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If one’s reputation is a possession, then of all my possessions, my reputation means most to me.
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If I didn’t play tennis I probably would have to see a psychiatrist.
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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.
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Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner.
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I don’t want to be remembered for my tennis accomplishments.
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