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Serena Williams' Most Inspiring Quotes Will Get You Motivated AF

When the G.O.A.T speaks, you listen.

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When it comes to words of inspiration, 39-time Grand Slam victor Serena Williams always knows just what to say. Her advice on everything — from working hard and feeling empowered to embracing body positivity and self-love — is as on point as her serve game. Preach, Serena!

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I am lucky that whatever fear I have inside me, my desire to win is always stronger.

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Every woman's success should be an inspiration to another. We're strongest when we cheer each other on.

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If Plan A isn't working, I have Plan B, Plan C, and even Plan D.

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I've had to learn to fight all my life — got to learn to keep smiling. If you smile things will work out.

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I’ve learned to love me. I’ve been like this my whole life and I embrace me. I’m strong, and I’m powerful, and I’m beautiful at the same time.

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Am I the greatest? I don’t know. I’m the greatest that I can be.

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Since I don't look like every other girl, it takes a while to be okay with that. To be different. But different is good.

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It doesn't matter what your background is or where you come from, if you have dreams and goals, that's all that matters.

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There’s always something you have to give up for success. Everything comes at a cost. Just what are you willing to pay for it?

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I really think a champion is defined not by their wins, but by how they can recover when they fall.

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I don’t like to lose — at anything… Yet I’ve grown most not from victories, but setbacks.

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I love my body and I would never change anything about it. Because I'm going to influence a girl who does look like me, and I want her to feel good about herself.

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