When people tell you not to believe in your dreams, and they say “Why?”, say “Why not?
BILLIE JEAN KINGIn 1973, women got 59 cents on the dollar; now we are getting 74 cents on the dollar. In the area of finance and business, we are at 68 cents on the dollar.
More Billie Jean King Quotes
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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 main thing is not a matter of wanting to win; the main thing is being scared to lose.
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In 1973, women got 59 cents on the dollar; now we are getting 74 cents on the dollar. In the area of finance and business, we are at 68 cents on the dollar.
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Champions adjust and pressure is a privilege.
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When I was outed, it was like, That’s done.
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Winning is very tangible, it’s very exciting, it’s very pleasing, but it’s momentary. If you can do things that last, that each generation can build upon, then that’s when you’re cooking.
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It’s important to try to get people to think about women’s wellness.
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I like to see what future generations are thinking about.
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In 1973, a woman could not get a credit card without her husband or father or a male signing off on it.
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You just know where to put the ball. You just feel it. It has been computed into your brain so many times it is there.
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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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Sports are a microcosm of society.
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You have got to want to be the best before you can even begin to reach for that goal, and you have got to be prepared to sacrifice a lot to get there.
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Ask Nureyev to stop dancing, ask Sinatra to stop singing, then you can ask me to stop playing.
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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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