Quotes about Determination

I can't go on the court crying because then it's a big advantage for my opponent, so I have to wipe my tears, have a good warm-up, feel the ball and then start grooving in the game.

Striving is exhausting. Sometimes I do say things like, 'I wish I were not quite this driven to be excellent.' It's not a comfortable life. It's not relaxed. I'm not relaxed as a person. I mean, I'm not unhappy. But... it's the opposite of being comfortable.

I never struggle for motivation, that's for sure. Motivation is something that burns within.

In ninth grade, I came up with a new form of rebellion. I hadn't been getting good grades, but I decided to get all A's without taking a book home. I didn't go to math class, because I knew enough and had read ahead, and I placed within the top 10 people in the nation on an aptitude exam.

Whether you be man or woman you will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor.

Physical strength in a woman - that's what I am.

Many men and women in the world demonstrate great willpower and self-discipline in overcoming bad habits and the weaknesses of the flesh.

You have to develop a very thick skin.

I might have to stumble a little bit more in public than others, but that's fine, I don't mind, I've developed a thick skin.

Anyone who has worked with me knows that I am extremely action-oriented. I'm all about making things happen.

Advance, and never halt, for advancing is perfection. Advance and do not fear the thorns in the path, for they draw only corrupt blood.

I have frequently noticed how circumstances conspire to help a man, or a boy, when he has thoroughly resolved on doing a thing.