In my mind, I'm always the best. If I walk out on the court (and) I think the next person is better, I've already lost.

- Venus Williams

It's easy to stand back, but to move forward and take a chance, that takes a little more guts, a little more courage.

- Venus Williams

If I cared deeply about what people thought of me, I probably would have never made it out of Compton, California.

- Venus Williams

The naysayers, they don't mean a thing.

- Venus Williams

My motto is: I'm alive, so that means I can do anything.

- Venus Williams

So what if you fail? At least you'll know what not to do when you try again.

- Venus Williams

I don't focus on what I'm up against. I focus on my goals and I try to ignore the rest.

- Venus Williams

Some people say I have attitude - maybe I do... but I think you have to. You have to believe in yourself when no one else does - that makes you a win…

- Venus Williams

Losses have propelled me to even bigger places, so I understand the importance of losing. You can never get complacent because a loss is always aroun…

- Venus Williams