Arthur Ashe Quotes

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

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

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

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.