Quote by Arthur Ashe

If I were to say, 'God, why me?' about the bad things, then I should have said, 'God, why me?' about the good things that happened in my life.

If I were to say, 'God, why me?' about the bad things, then

Summary

This quote conveys the idea that we often attribute negative occurrences to fate or divine will, questioning why they happen to us. However, it implies that we should also apply the same perspective to the positive things that come our way. It challenges us to recognize that if we question why bad things happen, we should also question why good things happen, acknowledging that both aspects of life are interconnected and deserving of our gratitude and understanding.

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By Arthur Ashe

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