I thought it would set us back 50 years if I didn't win that match. It would ruin the women's tour and affect all women's self esteem. -Billie Jean King

 

I thought it would set us back 50 years if I didn't win that match. It would ruin the women's tour and affect all women's self esteem.


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This quote is just one of 9 total Billie Jean King quotes in our collection. Billie Jean King is known for saying 'I thought it would set us back 50 years if I didn't win that match. It would ruin the women's tour and affect all women's self esteem.' as well as some of the following quotes.

Champions take responsibility. When the ball is coming over the net, you can be sure I want the ball.

Billie Jean King

It is very hard to be a female leader. While it is assumed that any man, no matter how tough, has a soft side . . . any female leader is assumed to be one-dimensional.

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Champions keep playing until they get it right.

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No matter how tough, no matter what kind of outside pressure, no matter how many bad breaks along the way, 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.

Billie Jean King

Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquillity.

Billie Jean King