Venus Williams

"I really think a champion is defined not by their wins and losses, but by can they keep coming back and putting in the work."

"Be bold, be brave enough to be your authentic self."

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

"The difference between me and other players is that I make more rackets than I break."

"Excellence is not a destination; it's a continuous journey that never ends."

"I always believe that if you put in the work, the results will come."

"Do what you have to do, to do what you want to do."

"I'm always learning, always growing. You have to stay sharp."

"Champions always have scars. That's how you know they're real."

"You can't just say something is too hard and give up. You have to believe in yourself."

"I never say never. Impossible is just a word."

"Hard work, dedication, and determination - those are the keys to success."

"I've always felt that if you put your all into something, you can achieve your dreams."

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."

"I believe in myself. That's the most important thing."

"Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind."

"You've got to go for it all or nothing. Half measures don't work."

"I think that's what life is about - finding challenges and facing them."

"Every match I play, I want to be a champion. That's my mentality."

"Giving back is an important part of my life."

"The key to success is to focus on goals, not obstacles."

"I'm not a perfectionist, but I believe in working toward excellence."

"You don't have to be perfect to be worthy."

"Life is bigger than tennis. My family is everything to me."

"I've learned that you can't control everything. You can only control your effort and attitude."

"Winners never quit, and quitters never win."

"The love of family and the admiration of friends is much more important than wealth and privilege."

"I believe in working hard and giving your all, no matter the circumstance."

"Success is about believing in yourself when no one else does."

"I don't think about winning or losing. I think about doing my best."