I like entrepreneurial people; I like people who take risks.
BILLIE JEAN KINGWhen you oppress people either by gender, by race, by sexual orientation, when you do that and the doors become ajar, they will fly open and they will come and they have.
More Billie Jean King Quotes
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Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquillity.
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I think self-awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion.
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I always think it’s best to pretend you’re in a tenuous position. Just as a player, you always want to stay in the now and work hard but also have goals for the future.
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I like to see what future generations are thinking about.
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I always listen, I ask children, I even ask adults in tennis, “What are your children playing?” And most of the time it’s not tennis. It’s pathetic.
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That’s why my place in the all-time rankings means so very little to me, because I know I won’t be anybody’s number one, and it’s that same old thing: if you’re not number one, then what does it really matter?
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When I’m performing at my absolute best, I think that some of the euphoria I feel must be transmitted to the audience.
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Hope it works out really well, and you hope that builds a stronger connection over time. You can’t be friends with everybody.
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Ladies, here’s a hint. If you’re up against a girl with big boobs, bring her to the net and make her hit backhand volleys. That’s the hardest shot for the well-endowed.
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In the complete overall history of tennis, I figure I’ll be worth a sentence or two….
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Don’t go into debt and don’t spend a lot. It’s not how much money you make, it’s how much you spend.
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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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I didn’t really care if I had a coach that much, me personally, because I was brought up to think for myself.
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The main thing is not a matter of wanting to win; the main thing is being scared to lose.
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Pressure is a privilege – it only comes to those who earn it.
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