Arthur Ashe Quotes

You come to realize that life is short, and you have to step up. Don't feel sorry for me. Much is expected of those who are strong.

There's no better stage than the U.S. Open for me

You've got to make a lot of sacrifices and spend a lot of time if you really want to achieve with this sport, or in any sport, or in anything truly worthwhile.

If I don't ask "Why me?" after my victories, I cannot ask "Why me?" after my setbacks and disasters.

When we were together, I loved you deeply and you gave me so much happiness I can never repay you.

I have always drawn strength from being close to home.

With what we give, we make a life.

Drummed into me, above all, by my dad, by the whole family, was that without your good name, you would be nothing.

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.

Do not feel sorry for me if I am gone.

I may not be walking with you all the way, or even much of the way, as I walk with you now.

If I didn't play tennis I probably would have to see a psychiatrist.

Martina's like the old Green Bay Packers. You know exactly what she's going to do, but there isn't a thing you can do about it.

I guess I started too early because I just thought it was something fun to do.

Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.