Venus Williams Quotes
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My family is the most important thing to me because they're always there for me when times are down.
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I knew my destiny was to be in the winner's circle. There were times along the way where I didn't make it there. But I felt my destiny was definitely to win big titles, win lots of titles.
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Rain is good for me. I feel like I achieve clarity actually when it rains. The longer I have to sit and wait, the clearer my game becomes to me.
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I want my opponents to look at me across the net and just not want to play me because I look so fit and amazing and strong. So that's always my goal.
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I'm this overachiever type, I'll just work and work and I'll just do it over and over and over again.
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Of course I want to look well and fit - and as an athlete, I want to look strong.
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You can never get complacent because a loss is always around the corner.
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No one goes into the office for fun. You go, and even if you love it, you're there to work.
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I'm always on the court with my dad.
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My goal is always the same: to keep the other player from ever scoring a point. That doesn't always happen, but that's what I try for.
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Athletes, like everyone else, at times take supplements but just have to consult your doctors and work on that. It's a process, but it's achievable... It's my job to be healthy.
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I try to invest smart. I'm not a baller. I'm not a blinger.
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The most challenging thing is people do see me as a tennis player, but I've had a lot of opportunities because I am a tennis player. And I don't mind that.
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I had skate wing in London. I had mine grilled with lemon and herbs, and it was the perfect seasoning for that fish.
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My dresses are designed to win, so going through it, I think about, what do I want to represent? So, definitely, Vera Wang has been an inspiration for me.
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Set realistic goals, keep re-evaluating, and be consistent.
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Grand Slam losses are hard. I treat myself after losses though, I usually go to McDonald's and I have a hamburger and you know, something. Because you know, you just need to be nice to yourself sometimes after the loss.
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My motto has always been that you can't say, 'Oh, it won't happen to me.' You have to say, 'That can happen to me.' So always be aware that things can happen.
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I don't think anyone feels older. You have this infinity inside you that feels like it could go on forever.
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I think I can change the game.
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I don't think anyone wants to look in the mirror and say, 'I'm anti-woman.' They don't see themselves that way, and you can't treat them that way. But you have to tell the truth.
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When you're on top, you're on top.
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I wear a lot of tight dresses, so I'm like, 'I need to do my sit-ups!'
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I always thought of it like, 'What can my body do for me?' and not, 'How do I look?'