I just never give up. I fight to the end. You can’t go out and say, ‘I want a bag of never-say-die spirit.’ It’s not for sale. It has to be innate.
SERENA WILLIAMSGrowing up I wasn’t the richest, but I had a rich family in spirit. Standing here with 19 championships is something I never thought would happen. I went on a court just with a ball and a racket and with a hope.
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I never left my roots. You can identify me as someone that didn’t become high and mighty. Humility is a defining [trait] all of us can forever learn, and I try to be as humble as anyone can be.
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If you smile things will work out.
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How many people yell at linespeople? I see it happening all the time. I don’t know how many times I have seen that happen.
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I don’t know if I’ve had my share of drama, but I’ve definitely had my share of hard times.
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I love who I am, and I encourage other people to love and embrace who they are. But it definitely wasn’t easy – it took me a while.
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I always say that when I’m playing well, no one can beat me. I’m not just saying that to sound full of myself or anything, but it’s true.
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I’m not used to crying. It’s a little difficult. All my life I’ve had to fight. It’s just another fight I’m going to have to learn how to win, that’s all. I’m just going to have to keep smiling.
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I’m an unbelievable designer.
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I don’t have anything to prove ever, ever in my life. If I have something to prove, what does that mean for everyone else? And I think everyone should have that attitude.
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I wanted to get really fit. I wanted to lose some weight. So I’ve been doing Pilates and yoga, trying to lean out my body so I won’t be bulky.
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I think you have to love yourself before you fall in love. I’m still learning to love myself.
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Legendary? I don’t know. I’m just Serena.
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I don’t want to end my career and then start something. I like to do something while my career is still hot and I’ve always enjoyed designing.
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Luck has nothing to do with it, because I have spent many, many hours, countless hours, on the court working for my one moment in time, not knowing when it would come.
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Victory is very, very sweet. It tastes better than any dessert you’ve ever had.
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