Venus Williams Quotes

I started [following a vegan diet] for health reasons. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, and I wanted to maintain my performance on the court. Once I started I fell in love with the concept of fueling your body in the best way possible. Not only does it help me on the court, but I feel like I’m doing the right thing for me. … I literally couldn’t play tennis anymore, so it really changed my life. Because it was starting to take away what I loved, I had to make some changes, I had to change my life. Thankfully, I was able to find something that helped me get back to doing what I loved. … It changed the pace that I live at. It changed everything.

Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t just pretend that you do and, at some point, you will.

I don't focus on what I'm up against. I focus on my goals and I try to ignore the rest.

You have to believe in yourself when no one else does. That makes you a winner right there.

Some 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.

Just believe in yourself even if you don’t, pretend that you do and, at some point you will.

But when you soothe yourself every day in as many ways as possible, you keep yourself in a constant state of healing. That means you won’t experience aches and pains as often because you’re already taking care of certain body parts before they become a problem.

My ambition is to enjoy my life and to do exactly what I want to do. And I'll do that. I will be free.

He is exaggerating, for sure—130 mph approaches the high end for the likes of Sampras.

you have to believe in yourself when no one else does that's what makes you a winner

My first job is big sister and I take that very seriously.