I know I could never forgive myself if I elected to live without humane purpose, without trying to help the poor and unfortunate, without recognizing that perhaps the purest joy in life comes with trying to help others.

I have tried to keep on with my striving because this is the only hope I have of ever achieving anything worthwhile and lasting.

You learn about equality in history and civics, but you find out life is not really like that.

The world over - 50 million children start playing tennis, 5 million learn to play tennis, 500,000 learn professional tennis, 50,000 come to the circuit, 5000 reach the grand slam, 50 reach Wimbledon, 4 to semi final, 2 to the finals, when I was holding a cup I never asked GOD 'Why me?'. And today in pain I should not be asking GOD 'Why me?'

The ideal attitude is to be physically loose and mentally tight.

If I don't ask "Why me?" after my victories, I cannot ask "Why me?" after my setbacks and disasters.

You've got to make a lot of sacrifices and spend a lot of time if you really want to achieve with this sport, or in any sport, or in anything truly worthwhile.