Share
×
Inspirational Quotes
Authors
Professions
Topics
Tags
Quote
Don't let anyone define you. You define yourself.
Billie Jean King
Share
Change background
T
T
T
Change font
Original
TAGS & TOPICS
Billie Jean King
Age: 80
Born: 1943
Born: November 22
Sports Commentator
Tennis Coach
Tennis Player
Long Beach
California
Billie Jean Moffitt
Define
Anyone
More quotes by Billie Jean King
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. When I'm performing at my absolute best, I think that some of the euphoria I feel must be transmitted to the audience.
Billie Jean King
Sports are a microcosm of society.
Billie Jean King
Bobby Riggs was one of my heroes. I admired him. That's one of the reasons I beat him - because I respected him.
Billie Jean King
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.
Billie Jean King
Pressure is a privilege - it only comes to those who earn it.
Billie Jean King
Don't be afraid to hit the ball.
Billie Jean King
If your partner wants to be private, you have to respect that.
Billie Jean King
Every generation I think gets better usually [in tennis].
Billie Jean King
In 1973, a woman could not get a credit card without her husband or father or a male signing off on it.
Billie Jean King
I have a lot to say, and if I'm not No. 1, I can't say it.
Billie Jean King
In the complete overall history of tennis, I figure I'll be worth a sentence or two.... 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?
Billie Jean King
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!
Billie Jean King
I 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.
Billie Jean King
Some people do have softer boundaries.
Billie Jean King
As far as U.S. tennis, we need new stars coming up in the pipeline, but I don't know if we have it.
Billie Jean King
Don't go into debt and don't spend a lot. It's not how much money you make, it's how much you spend.
Billie Jean King
Champions adjust and pressure is a privilege.
Billie Jean King
In business, everything starts with integrity. Otherwise it falls apart, though it does take time to find out who has integrity.
Billie Jean King
I try to perfect my strong points and make my weaknesses adequate.
Billie Jean King
I wanted to use sports for social change.
Billie Jean King