Arthur Ashe
1943 - 1993
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Quotes
Biography
Arthur Ashe (1943-1993) was an American professional tennis player and the first Black man to win the singles title at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open. Off the court, he was an active civil rights advocate, always fighting against racial discrimination and supporting various charitable causes. Ashe's career was cut short due to contracting HIV from a blood transfusion in the 1980s, and he spent his final years working to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.
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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.
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One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.
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I don't want to be remembered for my tennis accomplishments.
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To achieve greatness, start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.