I have a lot to say, and if I’m not No. 1, I can’t say it.
BILLIE JEAN KINGAt 62 you want to keep moving; that’s important.
More Billie Jean King Quotes
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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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That is where the power, opportunity, and choice come from-when you have money. Money equals opportunity. There is no question.
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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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No one changes the world who isn’t obsessed.
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I think self-awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion.
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When we reach the point where the women athletes are getting their pick of dates just as easily as the men athletes, then we’ve really and truly arrived. Parity at last!
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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.
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I feel that tennis is an art form that is capable of moving the players and the audience – at least a knowledgeable audience-in almost sensual ways.
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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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Some people do have softer boundaries.
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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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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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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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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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