African-American History

Arthur Ashe Quotes

You've got to get to the stage in life where going for it is more important than winning or losing.
Success is a journey not a destination. The doing is usually more important than the outcome. Not everyone can be Number 1.
Every time you win, it diminishes the fear a little bit. You never really cancel the fear of losing; you keep challenging it.
One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.
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.
From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.
If I were to say, "God, why me?" about the bad things, then I should have said, "God, why me?" about the good things that happened in my life.
Clothes and manners do not make the man; but when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance.
There is a syndrome in sports called "paralysis by analysis."
Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner. Even if you are behind, a sustained look of control and confidence can give you a mental edge that results in victory.
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.