Trust and respect is something you earn, not something that is given.
BILLIE JEAN KINGPressure is a privilege – it only comes to those who earn it.
More Billie Jean King Quotes
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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 think self-awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion.
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A girl didn’t get an athletic scholarship until the fall of 1972 for the very first time.
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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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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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I must keep my sights on the final goal, to win, win, win-and with more love and passion than the world has ever witnessed in any performance.
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When people tell you not to believe in your dreams, and they say “Why?”, say “Why not?
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Sports are a microcosm of society. It just shows how much more competition there is in the world.
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Martina and I went through a very bad five years. Everything’s very good between us now, but it was a long haul.
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Some people do have softer boundaries.
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Being Number One isn’t everything to me, but for those few hours on the court it’s way ahead of whatever’s in second place.
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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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In the complete overall history of tennis, I figure I’ll be worth a sentence or two….
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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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Champions take responsibility.
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