We have, or have had women presidents or prime ministers in Liberia, Chile, Germany, Great Britain…and yet the US of A still hasn’t had a women president. It’s just beyond my thinking. Look at Congress.
BILLIE JEAN KINGI will tell you King’s First Law of Recognition: You never get it when you want it, and then when it comes, you get too much.
More Billie Jean King Quotes
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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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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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A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.
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Sports teaches you character, it teaches you to play by the rules, it teaches you to know what it feels like to win and lose-it teaches you about life.
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Everyone has people in their lives that are gay, lesbian or transgender or bisexual. They may not want to admit it, but I guarantee they know somebody.
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I was always in the tennis business-from 1968. I was in tournaments and also on World Team Tennis teams as well.
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I like to see what future generations are thinking about.
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Trust and respect is something you earn, not something that is given.
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Pressure is a privilege … it’s what you do with it that matters.
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Champions keep playing until they get it right.
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It’s important to try to get people to think about women’s wellness.
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Don’t worry about what people say.
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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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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 think self-awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion.
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