It is not just the more talented player who wins. Some players may try a little harder. Arthur Ashe More Quotes by Arthur Ashe More Quotes From Arthur Ashe 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." Arthur Ashe ballsairtime Throughout my formal education I spent many, many hours in public and school libraries. Libraries became courts of last resort, as it were. The current definitive answer to almost any question can be found within the four walls of most libraries. Arthur Ashe librarywallschool 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. Arthur Ashe tennissportspeople If I didn't play tennis I probably would have to see a psychiatrist. Arthur Ashe psychiatristtennisplay I may not be walking with you all the way, or even much of the way, as I walk with you now. Arthur Ashe maysportsway I have always drawn strength from being close to home. Arthur Ashe homesports 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 blackcommunityathlete I'm learning to use others' weaknesses. I don't hammer a man's soft spot constantly, because he may strengthen it. I just save it as a trump up my sleeve for moments when I really need a point. Arthur Ashe weaknessmenneeds A couple of times a day I sit quietly and visualize my body fighting the AIDS virus. It's the same as me sitting and seeing myself hit the perfect serve. I did that often when I was an athlete. Arthur Ashe couplefightingathlete A wise person decides slowly but abides by these decisions. Arthur Ashe decisionpersonswise I guess I started too early because I just thought it was something fun to do. Arthur Ashe funsports Always have the situation under control, even if losing. Never betray an inward sense of defeat. Arthur Ashe inwardfailurelosing If you're paid before you walk on the court, what's the point in playing as if your life depended on it? Arthur Ashe courtsportslife Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. Arthur Ashe A man without a career is like, a knight without a sword. Arthur Ashe Clothes and manners do not make the man; but when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance. Arthur Ashe manclothesappearancemanners
