Venus Williams Quotes

Equality 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.

As 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....

I've gone to school for business, for design, for architecture.

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

Tennis is definitely a star for women in sports.

I just try to stay positive and focused on the tennis, not let anything get to me, like crazy questions. But I'm tough, let me tell you, tough as nails.

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.

I spent my whole life playing sports and training and pushing myself to the limits.

All those lessons that I've learned on the court, I have applied them to my life outside of the court in business, my company, called V Starr interiors, an interior design company, and EleVen, which I...

Understanding 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 thro...

I 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.

My style is kind of eclectic and I don't like to do the same thing over and over again. I like to have fun and explore myself so you won't see the same design.

Tennis 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.

I love the food in Thailand because of the exotic spices they use. Their style of cooking is unique to their culture and always amazing.

Losses 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 b...

I think I can change the game.

Everything is tennis for me, it's my career and it's entertainment, but it's also a business.

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.

If you're not a competitor, you've just got to go home.

Some 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.