Arthur Ashe quotes - page 2

I guess I started too early because I just thought it was something fun to do. (Arthur Ashe)
Clothes and manners do not make the man; but when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance. View quote
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I may not be walking with you all the way, or even much of the way, as I walk with you now. Don't be angry with me if I am not there in person, alive and well, when you need me. I would like nothing more than to be with you always. Do not feel sorry for me if I am gone. When we were together, I loved you deeply and you gave me so much happiness I can never repay you. Camera, 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. View quote
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I don't want to be remembered for my tennis accomplishments. View quote
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When bright young minds can't afford college, America pays the price. View quote
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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? View quote
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There is a syndrome in sports called "paralysis by analysis." View quote
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Racism is not an excuse to not do the best you can. View quote
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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. View quote
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Someone once told me that God figured that I was a pretty good juggler. I could keep a lot of balls in the air at one time. So He said, 'Let's see if he can juggle another one.' View quote
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Seven out of 10 black faces you see on television are athletes. The black athlete carries the image of the black community. He carries the cross, in a way, until blacks make inroads in other dimensions. (Arthur Ashe)
What it is controlled cool, in a way. Always have the situation under control, even if losing. Never betray an inward sense of defeat. View quote
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Every time you win, it diminishes the fear a little bit. You never really cancel the fear of losing you keep challenging it. View quote
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