Sometimes, a defeat can be more beautiful and satisfying than certain victories. The English have a point in insisting that it matters not who won or lost, but how you played the game.
In America you're conditioned to regard everything as a contest. You have to make the Ten Best Dressed List, win this, win that. It drives me nuts so… - Arthur Ashe
In America you're conditioned to regard everything as a contest. You have to make the Ten Best Dressed List, win this, win that. It drives me nuts so…
- Arthur Ashe
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 … - Arthur Ashe
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 …
I don't want to be remembered for my tennis accomplishments. - Arthur Ashe
I don't want to be remembered for my tennis accomplishments.
I may not be walking with you all the way, or even much of the way, as I walk with you now. - Arthur Ashe
I may not be walking with you all the way, or even much of the way, as I walk with you now.
Always have the situation under control, even if losing. Never betray an inward sense of defeat. - Arthur Ashe
Always have the situation under control, even if losing. Never betray an inward sense of defeat.
If I didn't play tennis I probably would have to see a psychiatrist. - Arthur Ashe
If I didn't play tennis I probably would have to see a psychiatrist.
There is a terrific apprehension among some people that blacks will take over the sport... It will create problems because their behavior, speech and… - Arthur Ashe
There is a terrific apprehension among some people that blacks will take over the sport... It will create problems because their behavior, speech and…
It is not just the more talented player who wins. Some players may try a little harder. - Arthur Ashe
It is not just the more talented player who wins. Some players may try a little harder.
There is a syndrome in sports called 'paralysis by analysis.' - Arthur Ashe
There is a syndrome in sports called 'paralysis by analysis.'
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