Always have the situation under control, even if losing. Never betray an inward sense of defeat.
ARTHUR ASHEIt doesn’t have to glitter to be gold.
More Arthur Ashe Quotes
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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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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 spent many, many hours in libraries. Libraries became courts of last resort, as it were.
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Do not feel sorry for me if I am gone.
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I strongly believe the black culture spends too much time, energy and effort raising, praising, and teasing our black children about the dubious glories of professional sports.
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Throughout my formal education I spent many, many hours in public and school libraries. Libraries became courts of last resort, as it were. The current definitive answer to almost any question can be found within the four walls of most libraries.
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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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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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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.
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Throughout my formal education I spent many, many hours in public and school libraries. Libraries became courts of last resort, as it were. The current definitive answer to almost any question can be found within the four walls of most libraries.
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Racism is not an excuse to not do the best you can.
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One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.
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I strongly believe the black culture spends too much time, energy and effort raising, praising, and teasing our black children about the dubious glories of professional sports.
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There is a syndrome in sports called ‘paralysis by analysis.’
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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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