Arthur Ashe on appearance
Arthur Ashe134 quotes“Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner.”
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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.
Arthur AsheArthur Ashe There is a syndrome in sports called ‘paralysis by analysis.’
Arthur AsheArthur Ashe 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.
Arthur AsheArthur Ashe 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.
Arthur AsheArthur Ashe 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.
Arthur AsheArthur Ashe 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 AsheArthur Ashe 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.
Arthur AsheArthur Ashe When bright young minds can’t afford college, America pays the price.
Arthur AsheArthur Ashe My potential is more than can be expressed within the bounds of my race or ethnic identity.
Arthur AsheArthur Ashe Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner.
Arthur AsheArthur Ashe If one’s reputation is a possession, then of all my possessions, my reputation means most to me.
Arthur AsheArthur Ashe Wherever I am when you feel sick at heart and weary of life, or when you stumble and fall and don’t know if you can get up again, think of me. I will be watching and smiling and cheering you on.
Arthur AsheArthur Ashe With what we give, we make a life.
Arthur AsheArthur Ashe I have tried to keep on with my striving because this is the only hope I have of ever achieving anything worthwhile and lasting.
Arthur AsheArthur Ashe 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.
Arthur AsheArthur Ashe Racism is not an excuse to not do the best you can.
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