Arthur Ashe Quotes

1943-1993, African-American Tennis Player
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“There is a syndrome in sports called ''paralysis by analysis.''”
Sports
“From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.”
Giving
“You've got to get to the stage in life where going for it is more important than winning or losing.”
Winners and Winning
“One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.”
Self-confidence
“Success is a journey not a destination. The doing is usually more important than the outcome. Not everyone can be Number 1.”
Success
“Every time you win, it diminishes the fear a little bit. You never really cancel the fear of losing; you keep challenging it.”
Fear
“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.”
Complaints and Complaining
“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.”
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