Home Quote by Goran Ivanisevic
“When I won Wimbledon, I said to God: just let me win this one tournament and I won't play another match. Maybe God's telling me to go home, but I don't want to go home. We are negotiating at the moment.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Post-Wimbledon Press Conference, 2001
He prayed for a single victory, fearing the end of his career, yet felt conflicted about leaving.
In simple terms: Wanted one win, feared retirement.
Key Takeaway
Balance ambition with acceptance.
Themes
sports
faith
career transition
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- tournament final
- career decision
- personal belief
- mental health
Key Concepts
goal setting
mortality
psychology of competition
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to keep competing?
- How do you reconcile ambition with personal limits?
A Different Perspective
Success may not guarantee fulfillment.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
