01UndatedI don't focus on what I'm up against. I focus on my goals and I try to ignore the rest.Venus Williams / quote ↗
02UndatedMy ambition is to enjoy my life and to do exactly what I want to do. And I'll do that. I will be free.Venus Williams / quote ↗
04UndatedLosses have propelled me to even bigger places, so I understand the importance of losing. You can never get complacent because a loss is always around the corner. It's in any game that you're in - a business game or whatever - you can't get complacent.Venus Williams / quote ↗
05UndatedSome people say that I have an attitude- Maybe I do. But I think that you have to. You have to believe in yourself when no one else does- that makes you a winner right there.Venus Williams / quote ↗
06UndatedSome people say I have attitude - maybe I do... but I think you have to. You have to believe in yourself when no one else does - that makes you a winner right there.Venus Williams / quote ↗
07UndatedI contribute my best in my sport and I also have a ton of respect for myself and my family.Venus Williams / quote ↗
08UndatedEquality for men and women, across the world, not only in sports, is the goal. We obviously have a long way to go, but every little bit helps.Venus Williams / quote ↗
10UndatedAs an athlete and as a woman, I get my confidence from playing sports because it shifts your focus from what your body looks like to what your body can do for you. That's what we all should be doing. It shouldn't be about looking perfect.Venus Williams / quote ↗
11UndatedUnfortunately the world is what it is now. People don't get along for whatever reason. As professional athletes, in a way we're almost ambassadors for peace, because sports brings everyone together.Venus Williams / quote ↗
12UndatedIn the sports arena I would say there is nothing like training and preparation. You have to train your mind as much as your body.Venus Williams / quote ↗
13UndatedI think women athletes who have been successful need to help other sports, those sports that are just emerging. That's what I've been thinking about and looking forward to.Venus Williams / quote ↗
14UndatedTennis has been around for so long - women have been playing the majors since the 1800s. Other sports have not had professional leagues for women for as long.Venus Williams / quote ↗
16UndatedI spent my whole life playing sports and training and pushing myself to the limits.Venus Williams / quote ↗
17UndatedUnderstanding that being nervous, having doubts and lacking confidence are emotions that are human is how you deal with it. It is okay to feel that way... and then understanding that you can work through it.Venus Williams / quote ↗
19UndatedEarly in the morning, it's super tough for me to eat right away, but I still need energy for practice. I try to start out with a protein smoothie, a green juice, or some sort of fruit.Venus Williams / quote ↗
21UndatedI love the food in Thailand because of the exotic spices they use. Their style of cooking is unique to their culture and always amazing.Venus Williams / quote ↗
22UndatedTennis is mostly mental. Of course, you must have a lot of physical skill, but you can't play tennis well and not be a good thinker. You win or lose the match before you even go out there.Venus Williams / quote ↗
23UndatedI 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.Venus Williams / quote ↗
