Martina Navratilova

Professional Tennis Player American-Czech Born 1956 (age 70)

18-time Grand Slam champion; longest career dominance in tennis history.

365 quotes

"I've always believed that your attitude determines your altitude."
Motivation
"You become what you repeatedly practice being."
Philosophy
"I think the mark of a true champion is grace in defeat."
Kindness
"I've learned that self-belief is contagious and inspiring."
Inspiration
"The greatest gift you can give yourself is permission to excel."
Freedom
"I believe that every moment is an opportunity to demonstrate your values."
Truth
"The difference between involvement and commitment is like ham and eggs; the chicken is involved, the pig is committed."
"I really think a champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can come back from defeat."
Perseverance
"Be bold. If you're going to make an error, make a doozy, and don't be afraid to hit the ball."
Courage
"The key to success is to focus on goals, not obstacles."
Success
"Champions keep playing until they get it right."
Perseverance
"I think self-awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion."
Wisdom
"You don't have to be the best team to win. You have to be the most committed."
Motivation
"Everywhere I go, I bring a little bit of magic with me."
Inspiration
"The moment of victory is much too short to live for that and nothing else."
Life
"I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come."
Work
"Staying fit is a full-time job. You have to commit to it."
Health
"I am who I am. I'm proud to be who I am."
Courage
"The greatest achievement is to be happy and at peace with yourself."
Happiness
"You can't control what happens to you, but you can control how you react to it."
Wisdom
"Success is not about winning. It's about showing up and doing the work every single day."
Work
"I've learned that fear is just an illusion we create in our minds."
Fear
"Believe in yourself even when no one else does."
Faith
"The only real failure is giving up."
Motivation
"Life is too short to spend it being angry or bitter."
Life
"I think the most important thing is to enjoy the journey, not just the destination."
Happiness
"You have to be willing to sacrifice to achieve your dreams."
Dreams
"Excellence is not a skill, it's an attitude."
"I've always tried to live my life with integrity and honesty."
Truth
"The strength to win comes from within, not from external circumstances."
Strength