Stan Smith

Stan Smith

Tennis Player

Stan Smith is a former professional tennis player known for his powerful serve and contributions to the sport, including his iconic sneaker line.

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Born
July 9, 1943
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14
Rank
#3007

About Stan Smith

Stan Smith — Life and Legacy

Stan Smith, a prominent figure in tennis, gained fame in the 1970s for his powerful serve and strategic gameplay. His victory at the 1972 US Open and his role in popularizing the sport have left a lasting impact. Smith's philosophy centers around discipline and resilience, which he articulates in quotes like, 'Success is a journey, not a destination.' This statement encapsulates his belief that the process of striving for excellence is just as important as the accolades achieved. Smith's insights challenge the notion that success is solely about winning; instead, he emphasizes the value of personal growth and learning from failures. His approach to competition encourages athletes to view challenges as opportunities for development, fostering a mindset that prioritizes improvement over mere victory. Today, Smith's quotes resonate with both athletes and non-athletes alike, highlighting the importance of perseverance and a disciplined approach to achieving one's goals.

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Stan Smith quotes

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"A lot of people now think Im a shoe. They dont even know I was a tennis player. The shoe has really taken on a life of its own, way beyond me."

Taken Player Thinking
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"Winning is great, but it's the l9ong road to get there that makes it worthwhile."

Success Softball Sports
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"When you walk on a court, clear your mind of everything unrelated to the goal of playing the match as well as you can."

Goal Focus Tennis
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"In the real world there are many tones, from white at one extreme, through a large number of medium tones to black at the other extreme. To achieve a three-dimensional effect on paper you need just three - white, black and medium gray."

Real White Numbers
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"Sweeping gestures from the shoulder allow you to make generous marks, well suited to large scale work. You don't get anything simpler than this - I'm sure it is the way the cave men drew."

Men Caves Gestures
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"Laughter is infectious, like small pox or gay."

Laughter Gay Pox
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"Son, feelings are what women have. They come from their ovaries."

Son Feelings Ovaries
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"Hey, all I was trying to do was keep my country and my family safe!"

Country Trying Hey
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"Spaces between the forms, or the negative shapes, play just as great a role as the positives and they enable you to check the accuracy of your drawing. The positives make the negatives and negatives make the positives."

Negatives Make Play Drawing
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"Study your subject through half-closed eyes before starting to draw - you'll find that the lights and darks are exaggerated and easier to identify."

Eye Light Half
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"Line is so versatile - you can do a fine, tight, closely observed description or simply put a line around an idea - like a cartoonist."

Ideas Lines Description
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"God pays twice as much attention on Christmas, like the media when a white kid goes missing."

Kids Media White
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"If you've worked over all of your drawing, it should finish itself - often when you least expect it."

Drawing Finishing Should
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