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Arthur Ashe

1943 - 1993

Arthur Ashe was an American professional tennis player and the first black man to win singles titles at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open. He was known for his elegant playing style, sportsmanship, and advocacy for civil rights causes. Ashe also worked as a writer and humanitarian off the court, raising awareness about AIDS after contracting the disease from a blood transfusion.

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

    Arthur Ashe
    #risk#determination#perspective

  2. From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.

    Arthur Ashe
    #giving#living#purpose

  3. Start where you are, use what you have.

    Arthur Ashe
    #start#action#resourcefulness

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

    Arthur Ashe
    #attitude#balance#focus

  5. Trust has to be earned, and should come only after the passage of time.

    Arthur Ashe
    #trust#time#relationships

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

    Arthur Ashe
    #starting#resources#action