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Arthur Ashe

We must reach out our hand in friendship and dignity both to those who would befriend us and those who would be our enemy.

Arthur Ashe

Friendship

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Arthur Ashe is saying that we should offer kindness and respect not only to people who want to be our friends but also to those who oppose us. This means treating everyone with fairness and honor, regardless of their attitude toward us.

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