Sometimes, a defeat can be more beautiful and satisfying than certain victories. The English have a point in insisting that it matters not who won or lost, but how you played the game.

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"The ideal attitude is to be physically loose and mentally tight."

- Arthur Ashe

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"We must reach out our hand in friendship and dignity, both to those who would befriend us and those who would be our enemy."

- Arthur Ashe

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"You are never really playing an opponent. You are playing yourself, your own highest standards, and when you reach your limits, that is real joy."

- Arthur Ashe

Personal Growth

"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can."

- Arthur Ashe

Motivation

"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation."

- Arthur Ashe

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- Eric Sevareid

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- Theodor Seuss Geisel

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- G.K. Chesterton

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