Whoever is across the net, I want to win. Whoever that person is, that's the day I want to win.

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 winner right there.

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

Just believe in yourself. Even if you don't, pretend that you do and, at some point, you will.

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

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.

Of course, I want to be number one. But being happy and healthy is the most important thing.

Tennis is mostly mental. Of course, you must have a lot of physical skill, but you can't play tennis well and not be a good thinker. You win or lose the match before you even go out there.

When you lose, you're more motivated. When you win, you fail to see your mistakes and probably no one can tell you anything.

In the sports arena I would say there is nothing like training and preparation. You have to train your mind as much as your body.

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

Pursue your dream with passionate commitment to the divine purpose.

The sun had just slipped behind the trees and evening cast its dark, smoky shadow.

What man can hate or love well when he is drugged?

I don't think I'm always right, but I would like to empower people to come to sound conclusions using a systematic way of looking at things.

Time will explain it all. He is a talker, and needs no questioning before he speaks.

I proceeded to take that mitten full of the deadly yellow snow crystals and rub it all into his beady little eyes with a vigorous circular motion.

I think if I did something in the pop world right now, it would be for Rihanna. I'd love to do something production wise for her.

A novel is a conversation between a reader and a writer.

Your virtue raises your glory above your crime.

Being a joyful vegan is the best way I know to contribute to the happiness of others, ultimately ensuring our own happiness.