The main thing is to care. Care very hard, even if it is only a game you are playing.
BILLIE JEAN KINGIt’s your birthday today, so what would you say, if we turned that frown upside down
More Billie Jean King Quotes
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Champions adjust and pressure is a privilege.
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I think younger players probably just think they are who they are-they don’t think about coming out. Unless you’re number one in the world, nobody cares, usually.
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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 most important words that have helped me in life, when things have gone right or when things have gone wrong are ‘accept responsibility.’
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If your partner wants to be private, you have to respect that.
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Victory is fleeting. Losing is forever.
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I think self-awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion.
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It’s important to try to get people to think about women’s wellness.
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I 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.
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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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Each point I play is in the now moment. The last point means nothing, the next point means nothing.
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I think one of the concerns, anytime you’re in the human business, like sports, it’s a very high – risk endeavor.
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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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At 62 you want to keep moving; that’s important.
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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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