Billie Jean King

Professional Tennis Player American Born 1943 (age 83)

Won 39 Grand Slam titles and fought for women's equality in sports.

384 quotes

"I've been fortunate enough to win many titles, but my greatest achievement is the friendships I've made."
Friendship
"You have to have the mentality that you're going to work hard every single day."
Work
"Life gives you lemons, make lemonade and charge admission."
Humor
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now."
Time
"I want to leave a mark on the world, not just in tennis."
"Confidence is what separates champions from everyone else."
"Stay true to what matters most to you."
Truth
"You need to push yourself to become the best version of yourself."
Motivation
"Don't settle for anything less than excellence."
Success
"The harder you work, the luckier you get."
Perseverance
"I've never been afraid to take risks and try new things."
Courage
"Life is short, make every moment count."
Life
"Be grateful for what you have, even while striving for more."
Gratitude
"Believe in yourself, even when others don't."
Faith
"The key to success is preparation and attitude."
Success
"You can't be afraid of failure if you want to achieve greatness."
Fear
"Every champion faces adversity; it's how you respond that matters."
"Your mindset determines your reality."
Wisdom
"I want people to see that you can be feminine and strong at the same time."
Strength
"Never underestimate the power of determination."
Power
"The moment you stop growing is the moment you start declining."
Change
"I've always believed in giving back to the community."
Kindness
"Success isn't about luck; it's about dedication and hard work."
Success
"You have to love what you do to truly excel at it."
"Life is about experiences, not possessions."
Life
"I'm proud to have fought for equal rights throughout my career."
Justice
"The beauty of sports is that it teaches you so much about life."
Wisdom
"Never be too proud to learn from others."
Education
"Success is a journey, not a destination."
Success
"Your obstacles are opportunities in disguise."
Inspiration