Portrait of Serena Williams

Serena Williams

Tennis champion

Contemporary influential 95 sayings

Sayings by Serena Williams

I've always been an overachiever. I've always been someone who wants to do more.

2010 — Interview
Inspirational Unverifiable

I don't have any regrets. I've lived my life the way I wanted to live it.

2020 — Interview
Wisdom Unverifiable

I'm a survivor. I'm a warrior. I'm a champion.

2011 — Interview, after recovering from a health scare
Wisdom Unverifiable

I just want to be remembered as someone who never gave up.

2022 — Interview
Wisdom Unverifiable

I'm not trying to be a legend. I'm just trying to be me.

2015 — Interview
Wisdom Unverifiable

I don't believe in limits.

2014 — Interview
Inspirational Unverifiable

I'm not a quitter. I'm a fighter.

2018 — Interview
War & Conflict Unverifiable

I just want to be happy. That's all I want.

2017 — Interview
Wisdom Unverifiable

I'm not here to make friends. I'm here to win.

2008 — Interview
Wisdom Unverifiable

I've always been a little bit different. I've always been a little bit outside the box.

2016 — Interview
Wisdom Unverifiable

I'm not going to give up. I'm going to keep fighting.

2021 — Tweet
War & Conflict Unverifiable

I'm not perfect, but I'm trying.

2020 — Interview
Wisdom Unverifiable

I'm a strong woman, and I'm not afraid to show it.

2017 — Interview
Power & Leadership Unverifiable

I'm just a girl from Compton who made it big.

2012 — Interview
Wisdom Unverifiable

I'm living my dream. I'm doing what I love.

2018 — Interview
Inspirational Unverifiable

I'm not afraid to fail. I'm afraid to not try.

2016 — Interview
Wisdom Unverifiable

I just want to inspire people to be the best they can be.

2022 — Interview
Inspirational Unverifiable

I'm a mom first, and then a tennis player.

2018 — Interview, after becoming a mother
Wisdom Unverifiable

I've learned to embrace my body, and I've learned to embrace who I am.

2017 — Interview
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I'm a queen, and I know it.

2019 — Instagram post
Power & Leadership Unverifiable
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