Venus Williams Quotes
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Women's tennis has been around for a very long time - we're talking about the 1800s. But women's soccer hasn't had such a long history, so now they're right at the beginning of really trying to make things equal. We need to continue not only to advocate for women but to have men advocating for women.
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I think I can change the game.
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Of course, I want to be number one. But being happy and healthy is the most important thing.
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A lot of times when you play... you get this adrenalin that blocks pain.
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When you start playing tennis, you don't imagine there's a whole bureaucracy behind the tournaments and all of that. You just think about winning the cups.
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I'm always on the court with my dad.
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When you're on top, you're on top.
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I'm always in search for perfection. If it's not perfect, I'm back to the drawing board.
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Set realistic goals, keep re-evaluating, and be consistent.
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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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I don't focus on what I'm up against. I focus on my goals and I try to ignore the rest.
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My style is kind of eclectic and I don't like to do the same thing over and over again. I like to have fun and explore myself so you won't see the same design.
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When you lose, you're more motivated. When you win, you fail to see your mistakes and probably no one can tell you anything.
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I contribute my best in my sport and I also have a ton of respect for myself and my family.
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I've learned you can always achieve more than you thought you could. There are moments when I've walked off the court, and I'm like, 'I don't know how I won that match.' It was actually impossible, but it happened, and then you realize that you can push yourself much further than you ever thought, and you can make the impossible happen.
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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 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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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've always been happy with my body.
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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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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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Tennis is definitely a star for women in sports.
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You can never get complacent because a loss is always around the corner.
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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.