“It is not just the more talented player who wins. Some players may try a little harder.”

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.

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.

When bright young minds can’t afford college, America pays the price.

My potential is more than can be expressed within the bounds of my race or ethnic identity.

Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner.

If one’s reputation is a possession, then of all my possessions, my reputation means most to me.

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.

With what we give, we make a life.

I have tried to keep on with my striving because this is the only hope I have of ever achieving anything worthwhile and lasting.

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.

Racism is not an excuse to not do the best you can.

Do not feel sorry for me if I am gone.

Start where you are, use what you have.

My potential is more than can be expressed within the bounds of my race or ethnic identity.

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.

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.

Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress: Working hard for something we love is called passion.

You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.

It is too much to hope that I shall keep up my success. I don’t ask for that. All I shall do is my best- and hope.

Your love makes me strong, Your hate makes me unstoppable.

Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward.

There is no harm in dreaming of becoming the world’s best player. It is all about trying to be the best. I will keep working hard to achieve it but it is within my capabilities.

You don’t get paid for the hour. You get paid for the value you bring to the hour.

Most failures could have been converted into successes if someone had held on another minute or made more effort.