Arthur Ashe

I strongly believe the black culture spends too much time, energy and effort raising, praising, and teasing our black children read more

I strongly believe the black culture spends too much time, energy and effort raising, praising, and teasing our black children about the dubious glories of professional sports.

Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner. Even if you are behind, a sustained read more

Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner. Even if you are behind, a sustained look of control and confidence can give you a mental edge that results in victory.

When bright young minds can't afford college, America pays the price.

When bright young minds can't afford college, America pays the price.

Every time you win, it diminishes the fear a little bit. You never really cancel the fear of losing; you read more

Every time you win, it diminishes the fear a little bit. You never really cancel the fear of losing; you keep challenging it.

True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but read more

True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.