Frances Tiafoe Quotes

My family have done a lot of sacrifices to put me where I want to be. Everything I do is for them.

When I was about 12 years old, I knew I had to take the game more seriously if I wanted to be able to provide for my family.

I was given a talent to play cricket. I don't know why I was given it. But I was. I owe it to all those who wish it had been them to give of my best, every day.

I kept thinking that the audience had gone to so much trouble, working their schedules to be there. They had arranged for babysitters and even traveled in from out of town. Oh, how could I not be there for them?

My dad used to take me to training in bangers, and we used to push the car. He would do whatever it would take, so I owe my family.

All the sacrifices my mom and family had made had been worth it.

My team-mates appreciate that I do the dirty work and I know it is necessary.

My parents were hardworking and still are. Everything I do is for them and the family.

I'll do whatever it takes to get on the field and whatever is asked of me or needed of me.

When guys were going out to parties, I was going to the gym. I figured, for all my mom sacrificed for me, it was the least I could do.

I wouldn't want to disappoint my family, my friends, my fans.

The world of football has given me more than I deserved. But you always think of your family first.

My mom did so much for us, working two jobs, driving us where we needed to go and a million other things. She taught me the importance of hard work and sacrifice.

I owe my success to Allah and my parents who have sacrificed so much to get me where I am.

A lot of things I am, and a lot of things I am not. But I think I'm about as good an American as there is. I love this country. It's been very, very good to me. And it will be good to anybody if they are willing to give of themselves.

I'm a believer in paying your dues.

Doing what you want to do is easy. Doing what you have to do is hard.

I'm extremely grateful to all the first responders, veterans and their families for all their sacrifices.

I'm proud, I've been working with this kind of self-sacrificing people like you.

I don't think I've ever had a minute off in Israel. I've been completely and utterly devoted to what Hanadiv does. I'm not saying I'm a good guy for that. It's just the way the dice have fallen.

I owe baseball. Baseball don't owe me a damn thing.

I thank my personal staff for their restless sacrifice for my work.

Your sacrifices have made this country what it is.

My father taught me to work; he did not teach me to love it.

I tell young people - including my granddaughter - there is no shortcut in life. You have to take it one step at a time and work hard. And you have to give back.