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.
More Quotes from Billie Jean King:
Be bold. If you're going to make an error, make a doozy, and don't be afraid to hit the ball.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
Martina and I went through a very bad five years. Everything's very good between us now, but it was a long haul.
Billie Jean King
Women's sports is still in its infancy. The beginning of women's sports in the United States started in 1972, with the passage of Title 9 for girls to finally get athletic scholarships.
Billie Jean King
There is no life for girls in team sports past Little League. I got into tennis when I realized this, and because I thought golf would be too slow for me, and I was too scared to swim.
Billie Jean King
I have a lot to say, and if I'm not No. 1, I can't say it.
Billie Jean King
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