At 62 you want to keep moving; that’s important.
BILLIE JEAN KINGThe most important words that have helped me in life, when things have gone right or when things have gone wrong are ‘accept responsibility.’
More Billie Jean King Quotes
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I have a lot to say, and if I’m not No. 1, I can’t say it.
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When I was playing, we didn’t have to compete against everybody in the world. Now it’s a truly global sport, so the competition’s much greater, just like it is for our children in every other area, whether it be in science or technology or whatever you talk about.
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Some people do have softer boundaries.
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Don’t be afraid to hit the ball.
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Sports are a microcosm of society.
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There is no life for girls in team sports past Little League. I got into tennis when I realized this, and because I thought golf would be too slow for me, and I was too scared to swim.
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It’s about learning your craft. That’s a wonderful thing–especially with today’s consumerism and instant gratification.
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Men still get a lot more opportunity. It is still a big part of the old boy network… They have more companies they can get money from.
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Natural talent only determines the limits of your athletic potential. It’s dedication and a willingness to discipline your life that makes you great.
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The old boy network is still very strong and very true. Just look at the stock exchange and how many men and women are there. It is still very much run by men.
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The main thing is to care. Care very hard, even if it is only a game you are playing.
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Every generation I think gets better usually [in tennis].
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I like putting money back into what made my life, and tennis has been great to me.
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I would love to be a player today. I had the right personality for it.
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When I was outed, it was like, That’s done.
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