Quotes of Arthur Ashe
Last Updated: 08 Mar 2025
“A champion is someone who gets up when they can't.”
“A true athlete never forgets the people who supported them along the way.”
“A winner is someone who refuses to give up, no matter the odds.”
“Courage is not the absence of fear, but the ability to continue in spite of it.”
“Do what you can with what you have, and don’t worry about the rest.”
“Every setback is a setup for a comeback.”
“Every setback is an opportunity to grow and improve.”
“Every time you win, you’ve only won for that moment.”
“From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.”
“I always wanted to play my best, not just for me, but for everyone who believed in me.”
“I am a firm believer in the fact that you have to be a good person before you can be a good athlete.”
“I believe in the human spirit and its ability to endure.”
“I do believe that to be great, you have to give something back.”
“I don’t believe in racial issues. I believe in human issues.”
“I have a responsibility to use my success to make a difference.”
“I love the sport, but I love people more.”
“I see every challenge as an opportunity.”
“If you want to be good, you have to be willing to work harder than anyone else.”
“It’s not about being famous; it’s about making a difference.”
“It’s not about winning at all costs, but about doing things the right way.”
“It’s not how you play the game; it’s how you handle life.”
“I’m not a player who will change the world, but I can help others change theirs.”
“I’m not concerned with being the best; I am concerned with doing my best.”
“I’ve always tried to reach out to people who needed help, whether in tennis or in life.”
“I’ve learned that if you fail, it’s not the end. It’s just a learning opportunity.”
“Life has a way of teaching you lessons, and it’s up to you to learn them.”
“Life is not about what you achieve; it’s about what you can give to others.”
“My goal was never to be the best tennis player in the world. It was to be the best player I could be.”
“Never give up on yourself. The only person who can stop you is you.”
“Never underestimate the power of your own determination.”
“No matter how hard it gets, never stop trying to improve.”
“No one can ever take away your dignity.”
“One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.”
“Only through hard work, dedication, and resilience can you achieve greatness.”
“Sometimes you have to accept the fact that you can’t change things.”
“Sport is not about winning; it’s about growing.”
“Sportsmanship is not about winning or losing; it’s about how you carry yourself.”
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
“Success is a journey, not a destination.”
“Success is a process, not an event.”
“Success is not a destination; it’s a journey of continuous growth.”
“Talent is a gift, but hard work is the key to success.”
“Tennis is a mental game, but tennis is also about heart.”
“The beauty of sport is that it provides a level playing field.”
“The game itself is beautiful, and it represents more than just competition.”
“The game of life requires both skill and spirit.”
“The greatest honor is not in winning; it's in inspiring others.”
“The harder you work, the luckier you become.”
“The mark of a true champion is to inspire others to become champions.”
“The real test of success is how well you handle failure.”
“The road to success is not always easy, but it is always worth it.”
“The struggle will teach you everything you need to know about success.”
“The way you treat others speaks volumes about who you really are.”
“There are no shortcuts in life, especially in sports.”
“There is no formula for success, but there is a formula for failure: try to please everyone.”
“There is no substitute for hard work, dedication, and perseverance.”
“Through adversity, you find your true strength.”
“True greatness comes when you give everything you have to those around you.”
“True heroism is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.”
“Victory is earned in the mind long before it’s achieved on the field.”
“When you become comfortable with being uncomfortable, you’ll achieve greatness.”
“When you're on top, remember there’s always someone waiting to take your place.”
“You are only as good as your last match.”
“You are your own competition. Strive to be better than you were yesterday.”
“You can't take anything for granted, but you can work hard to get where you want to be.”
“You can’t change the world, but you can make a difference in your corner of it.”
“You can’t sit back and wait for success to come to you.”
“You can’t win all the time, but you can learn something from each match.”
“You don’t have to be the best player to make a lasting impact.”
“You don’t have to be the best; you just have to be your best.”
“You don’t need to be perfect; you just need to keep going.”
“You don’t need to change the world. Just change the way you see it.”
“You don’t win by being the loudest or the fastest; you win by working the hardest.”
“You have to believe in yourself before anyone else does.”
“You have to push yourself to the limit to understand your true potential.”
“You have to respect the game, no matter what.”
“You have to train your mind like you train your body.”
“You learn as much from your losses as you do from your wins.”
“You must strive to keep the focus on what you can control.”
“Your ability to serve is much more important than your ability to succeed.”
“Your character is defined by how you respond to adversity.”
“Your race, background, or nationality doesn’t matter. It’s your actions that define you.”