Arthur Ashe: Quotes about life

Arthur Ashe was American tennis player. Explore interesting quotes on life.

Arthur Ashe: 18 quotes23 likes

“If I were to say, "God, why me?" about the bad things, then I should have said, "God, why me?" about the good things that happened in my life.”

“From what we get, we can make a living. What we give; however, makes a life.”

“You’ve got to get to the stage in life where going for it is more important than winning or losing.”

“I may not be walking with you all the way, or even much of the way, as I walk with you now. Don’t be angry with me if I am not there in person, alive and well, when you need me. I would like nothing more than to be with you always. Do not feel sorry for me if I am gone. When we were together, I loved you deeply and you gave me so much happiness I can never repay you. Camera, wherever I am when you feel sick at heart and weary of life, or when you stumble and fall and don’t know if you can get up again, think of me. I will be watching and smiling and cheering you on.”

Message to his daughter Camera, p. 341
Days of Grace: A Memoir (1994)