Victory is fleeting. Losing is forever.
BILLIE JEAN KINGThe main thing is not a matter of wanting to win; the main thing is being scared to lose.
More Billie Jean King Quotes
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I would just never out anybody. I think everyone has to find it in their own way and their own time.
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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.
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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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Champions take responsibility.
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Pressure is a privilege – it only comes to those who earn it.
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Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquillity.
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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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It’s very important to take tennis to the people. For young people, they get to see the best in the world.
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When a child signs up for tennis, he or she is put on a team. I put them in a circle and then I make sure they name their own team.
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When I was outed, it was like, That’s done.
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Every generation I think gets better usually [in tennis].
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I would have them do their skill drills as a team and their fun drills together as a team, then they have to have a match at the end of every week. They can’t just have what they call a lesson today every week.
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I would love to be a player today. I had the right personality for it.
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Don’t be afraid to hit the ball.
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When I’m performing at my absolute best, I think that some of the euphoria I feel must be transmitted to the audience.
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