Billie Jean King

"Understand that you are the perfect age. Each year is special and precious."

"I'm not afraid of storms, I'm learning to sail my ship."

"You have to find what sparks a light in you."

"I felt I was a slave to my talent in many ways."

"The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful is the man who will win."

"I think one of the keys to longevity is to pace yourself."

"You always want to be a good teammate and a good person."

"My goal was always to be the best athlete I could be."

"I realized that if I was going to achieve my dreams, I had to be willing to sacrifice."

"Life is about the journey, not just the destination."

"I never wanted to be the best tennis player, I wanted to be the best person."

"You learn more from losing than winning."

"The challenge is always on the court."

"I believe in equal opportunity for everyone."

"Tennis teaches you to be mentally tough."

"You have to be willing to work harder than everyone else."

"The opponent on the other side of the net is not your enemy."

"I wanted my legacy to be about more than just wins and losses."

"Confidence is key in any competition."

"I've always believed that age is just a number."

"Success is not just about what you accomplish, it's about who you become."

"Every match is a learning opportunity."

"I never gave up, even when I was down and out."

"The hardest thing is to stay humble when you're winning."

"I want people to remember me as someone who fought for change."

"Tennis gave me a platform to speak out."

"You have to love what you do to excel at it."

"I believed I could make a difference."

"The mind is your greatest weapon."

"I always stayed true to myself."