I contribute my best in my sport and I also have a ton of respect for myself and my family. — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
Some people say I have attitude - maybe I do...but I think you have to. — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
I spent my whole life playing sports and training and pushing myself to the limits. — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
It's a nice bonus but, you know, I have to pay taxes too. (after winning the Grand Slam Cup. — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
That's what you feel as an athlete. Pretty much our job is to make the impossible happen every day. It's like magic,… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
Equality for men and women, across the world, not only in sports, is the goal. We obviously have a long way to… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
There have been many frustrating games. I don't there's going to be another one that isn't frustrating. That happens, but that's sport.… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
To be a well-rounded person and know what's going on in the world around you, to have a perspective outside of your… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
Tennis has been around for so long - women have been playing the majors since the 1800s. Other sports have not had… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
I think women athletes who have been successful need to help other sports, those sports that are just emerging. That's what I've… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
I don't want to give anyone an edge in my mind. Every time I walk out on the court, I have to… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
I think nowadays it's so easy as an athlete to become a statistic whether or not you lose everything or having trouble… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
I have always said that after sport, I wanted a life, I wanted an opportunity, I wanted to be able to do… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
After almost 30 years of playing this sport, I've learned something. I've learned that, no matter what happens, or happened... or where… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
If Id lived prior to the 1980s, it would have been different, because I would have been playing to prove African Americans… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
Serena and I have done some great career planning, and we're playing really at the peak of our tennis right now. I… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
Sport teaches you so much, and you can translate that to other parts of life. But it's definitely a lot of dedication,… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
Definitely sport matures you, if you let it. It definitely makes you grow up because you have to work so hard that… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
I most certainly believe that when you're an athlete, that really translates to all sports. You just understand it, your body understands… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
As an athlete and as a woman, I get my confidence from playing sports because it shifts your focus from what your… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
In the sports arena I would say there is nothing like training and preparation. You have to train your mind as much… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
Unfortunately the world is what it is now. People don't get along for whatever reason. As professional athletes, in a way we're… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
Right now, I'm at the top of the world in my game so my focus isn't on when I'm going to end.… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
I love seeing people be successful! I love that. It's wonderful. There's enough room for everybody. — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
Rain is good for me. I feel like I achieve clarity actually when it rains. The longer I have to sit and wait, the… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
I feel a little more tired than usual, ... Ive had to recover from everything, my illnesses and things this summer. Its not perfect… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
Just always believe in yourself. "Champions adjust." It's a line I learned from Billie Jean King, and sometimes your dream adjusts. Be willing to… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
The message I like to convey to women and girls across the globe is that there is no glass ceiling. — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
To stay interested in tennis, I have to mix it up with other things. — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
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,… — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
It's a nice bonus but, you know, I have to pay taxes too. (after winning the Grand Slam Cup. — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
It's easy to stand back, but to move forward and take a chance, that takes a little more guts, a little more courage. — Venus Williams Copy Share Image
