It is not just the more talented player who wins. Some players may try a little harder. — Arthur Ashe
If you’re paid before you walk on the court, what’s the point in playing as if your life depended on it? — Arthur Ashe
When we were together, I loved you deeply and you gave me so much happiness I can never repay you. — Arthur Ashe
Clothes and manners do not make the man; but when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance. — Arthur Ashe
Let me put it this way: I think republicans tend to keep the ball in play, democrats go for broke. — Arthur Ashe
My potential is more than can be expressed within the bounds of my race or ethnic identity. — Arthur Ashe
I may not be walking with you all the way, or even much of the way, as I walk with you now. — Arthur Ashe
You learn about equality in history and civics, but you find out life is not really like that. — Arthur Ashe
If I were to say, “God, why me?” about the bad things, then I should have said, “God, why me?” — Arthur Ashe
Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome. — Arthur Ashe