Where resources are plentiful (i.e. no constraints), you will find very little creativity. Where resources are scarce (i.e. many constraints), you will find an abundance of creativity.

I don't play any tournaments to come second best.

It's not the end of the world to lose.

In tennis, it is not the opponent you fear, it is the failure itself, knowing how near you were but just out of reach.

I used to think that losing made you more hungry and determined but after my success at the Olympics and the U.S. Open I realise that winning is the biggest motivation.

You have to go into each match believing you can beat all of the players.

Give it everything you've got. Leave nothing out there.

I'll be supporting anyone but England.

I think most players would love, at one stage in their career, to say, 'I've been No. 1 in the world.

A believer may pass through much affliction, and yet secure very little blessing from it all. Abiding in Christ is the secret of securing all that the Father meant the chastisement to bring us.

I've realised over the years I play my best when I have time to prepare for each tournament as best as possible.

Either way, we'll ride out together. That's how it is with soul mates. Thats just what they do.

But as a writer and performer, I want to get paid for what I do.

I’m going to trust this, I’m going to follow my path and my passion and I’m going to write from my heart...

I don't think anyone has ever announced running for president that they want to change the Bill of Rights.

Golf is the only opportunity that middle-aged WASPs have to dress up like a pimp.

I never for a moment believed they would perform at 10 o'clock in the morning. It's hard enough getting them to perform at 8 at night.

My films play only in Bengal, and my audience is the educated middle class in the cities and small towns. They also play in Bombay, Madras and Delhi where there is a Bengali population.

Most traditional Scottish food is designed to use things that are just about to go...off.

Gymnastics has made me strong. I feel like it broke me down to my lowest point, but at the same time, it has given me the greatest strength anyone could ask for.

The health of nations is more important than the wealth of nations.