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 ASHETrue 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.
More Arthur Ashe Quotes
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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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I have always drawn strength from being close to home.
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There is a syndrome in sports called ‘paralysis by analysis.’
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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 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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A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions.
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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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When we were together, I loved you deeply and you gave me so much happiness I can never repay you.
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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.
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When bright young minds can’t afford college, America pays the price.
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From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.
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Always have the situation under control, even if losing. Never betray an inward sense of defeat.
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I don’t want to be remembered for my tennis accomplishments.
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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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Martina’s like the old Green Bay Packers. You know exactly what she’s going to do, but there isn’t a thing you can do about it.
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