I have always said that after sport, I wanted a life, I wanted an opportunity, I wanted to be able to do something. And if something happens - the economy falls out or the dollar is worthless, anything could happen - you have to be ready to work. And I'm ready.

Venus Williams

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.

Venus Williams

Attitude Yourself Yours

I've always found the rain very calming.

Venus Williams

Ways Way Very

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

Venus Williams

Us Up Try

Tennis is mostly mental. Of course, you must have a lot of physical skill, but you can't play tennis well and not be a good thinker. You win or lose the match before you even go out there.

Venus Williams

Men Good You

Life is challenging but I'm always up for a challenge.

Venus Williams

Life Ways Way

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.

Venus Williams

Life Will Want

In life, there is no such thing as impossible; it's always possible.

Venus Williams

Life Ways Way

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.

Venus Williams

Attitude Yourself Yours

Set realistic goals, keep re-evaluating, and be consistent.

Venus Williams

Tin Tent Ten

If the sun comes up, I have a chance.

Venus Williams

Chance Up UN

I tend to be slim and you know, I actually can lose weight quicker than I can gain it.

Venus Williams

You Weight Weigh

Early in the morning, it's super tough for me to eat right away, but I still need energy for practice. I try to start out with a protein smoothie, a green juice, or some sort of fruit.

Venus Williams

Morning Art Wit

I guess rumors are more exciting than the truth.

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Truth Tin Than

Interior design is a business of trust.

Venus Williams

Trust Design Business

My family is the most important thing to me because they're always there for me when times are down.

Venus Williams

Time Family Ways

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.

Venus Williams

Women Sports Men

Athletes, like everyone else, at times take supplements but just have to consult your doctors and work on that. It's a process, but it's achievable... It's my job to be healthy.

Venus Williams

Work Time Men

The thing about tennis is if you stay off for two weeks, or just for three days, you can lose your rhythm quickly. So it's just a question of constant diligence and vigilance.

Venus Williams

Your You Weeks

I love seeing people be successful! I love that. It's wonderful. There's enough room for everybody.

Venus Williams

Success Love Wonderful

If you look at me, I'm very tall but I'm not huge or muscular. I tend to be slim and you know, I actually can lose weight quicker than I can gain it.

Venus Williams

You Weight Weigh

When you're a big sister, it's a great job. I don't know how little sisters feel about their job, but when you're a big sister, you're supposed to take care of everything. And you feel good about it. I do.

Venus Williams

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.

Venus Williams

I don't snack a lot, because I didn't grow up snacking.

Venus Williams

I guess tennis is my main art, but fashion is definitely very close.

Venus Williams

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

Venus Williams

Win pretty, win ugly, just win.

Venus Williams

Rain is good for me. I feel like I achieve clarity actually when it rains. The longer I have to sit and wait, the clearer my game becomes to me.

Venus Williams

No one goes into the office for fun. You go, and even if you love it, you're there to work.

Venus Williams

I always like to win. But I'm the big sister. I want to make sure she has everything, even if I don't have anything. It's hard. I love her too much. That's what counts.

Venus Williams

My motto has always been that you can't say, 'Oh, it won't happen to me.' You have to say, 'That can happen to me.' So always be aware that things can happen.

Venus Williams

The message I like to convey to women and girls across the globe is that there is no glass ceiling.

Venus Williams

When you're on top, you're on top.

Venus Williams

I have always said that after sport, I wanted a life, I wanted an opportunity, I wanted to be able to do something. And if something happens - the economy falls out or the dollar is worthless, anything could happen - you have to be ready to work. And I'm ready.

Venus Williams

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

Venus Williams

The first time you win, nobody picks you; the last time you win, nobody picks you. You've just got to pick yourself.

Venus Williams

Sometimes women who are taller aren't comfortable with it, but I love being tall.

Venus Williams

You can never get complacent because a loss is always around the corner.

Venus Williams

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. It shouldn't be about looking perfect.

Venus Williams

Sjogren's is something you live with your whole life. The good news for me is now I know what's happening after spending years not knowing... I feel like I can get better and move on.

Venus Williams

As far as everyone else's opinion, I mean, if I would have thought that everyone was right, I probably wouldn't have left Compton, so I don't get too caught up on what the next person thinks.

Venus Williams

You have to prove that you know what you're doing. You have to have longevity. You have to stay around.

Venus Williams

If I have to work hard or think hard or just copy somebody else that's doing it better - whatever it takes, I'm going to find that solution. That's the drive that keeps me going.

Venus Williams

No matter who you are, the grass is never greener on the other side.

Venus Williams

I want to get better. Every time you lose, you learn from it, and after every win, you look to building on the tempo.

Venus Williams

I guess some kids around me had to grow up quickly, had all those problems. But I wasn't one of those kids, or around those kids, not at all.

Venus Williams

I've learned you can always achieve more than you thought you could. There are moments when I've walked off the court, and I'm like, 'I don't know how I won that match.' It was actually impossible, but it happened, and then you realize that you can push yourself much further than you ever thought, and you can make the impossible happen.

Venus Williams

For years I felt that I didn't have enough stamina and then, four years ago, I felt like I was not getting enough air but I was diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma. The medicine for asthma never worked.

Venus Williams

I always thought of it like, 'What can my body do for me?' and not, 'How do I look?'

Venus Williams

You've got to live in the moment. When it's over, it's over.

Venus Williams

I want my opponents to look at me across the net and just not want to play me because I look so fit and amazing and strong. So that's always my goal.

Venus Williams