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.
BILLIE JEAN KINGI always respect right off the bat because we are human, but then over time you learn who the person truly is, just like they learn about you.
More Billie Jean King Quotes
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When I was outed, it was like, That’s done.
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In business, everything starts with integrity. Otherwise it falls apart, though it does take time to find out who has integrity.
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I knew after my first lesson what I wanted to do with my life.
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Don’t worry about what people say.
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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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Reputation is what others think about you. What’s far more important is character, because that is what you think about yourself.
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Sports are a microcosm of society.
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Women’s sports is still in its infancy. The beginning of women’s sports in the United States started in 1972, with the passage of Title 9 for girls to finally get athletic scholarships.
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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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It’s your birthday today, so what would you say, if we turned that frown upside down
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It’s important to try to get people to think about women’s wellness.
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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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A girl didn’t get an athletic scholarship until the fall of 1972 for the very first time.
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Champions adjust and pressure is a privilege.
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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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