It's safe to say that the value of the property had shot up considerably and in the end I made a pretty satisfying profit.

I don't play any tournaments to come second best.

It's not the end of the world to lose.

In tennis, it is not the opponent you fear, it is the failure itself, knowing how near you were but just out of reach.

I used to think that losing made you more hungry and determined but after my success at the Olympics and the U.S. Open I realise that winning is the biggest motivation.

You have to go into each match believing you can beat all of the players.

Give it everything you've got. Leave nothing out there.

Where resources are plentiful (i.e. no constraints), you will find very little creativity. Where resources are scarce (i.e. many constraints), you will find an abundance of creativity.

I'll be supporting anyone but England.

I think most players would love, at one stage in their career, to say, 'I've been No. 1 in the world.

A believer may pass through much affliction, and yet secure very little blessing from it all. Abiding in Christ is the secret of securing all that the Father meant the chastisement to bring us.

have you killed me, false thief?

I bemoan the fact that all my famous friends have places in St. Bart's and I have to go to Montauk.

After six years without seeing one, I love just seeing a smile - every smile I see gives me hope.

Emotions of any kind can be evoked by melody and rhythm; therefore music has the power to form character.

What garlic is to salad, insanity is to art.

It's the easiest thing in the world for a man to deceive himself.

I always find sports-related ways to stay in shape.

Do everything to the best of your ability.

Women's Lib? I couldn't stand it.

You can't buy what is popular and do well.