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

Quote by Billie Jean King

Topics: Action Quotes, Sports Quotes, Tennis Quotes

I would just never out anybody. I think everyone has to find it in their...

I would just never out anybody. I think everyone has to find it in their...

The old boy network is still very strong and very true. Just look at the...

The old boy network is still very strong and very true. Just look at the...

I will tell you King's First Law of Recognition: You never get it when you...

I will tell you King's First Law of Recognition: You never get it when you...

In 1973, a woman could not get a credit card without her husband or father...

In 1973, a woman could not get a credit card without her husband or father...

It's fun to meet people from throughout the world who you don't have to explain...

It's fun to meet people from throughout the world who you don't have to explain...

Women's sports is still in its infancy. The beginning of women's sports in the United...

Women's sports is still in its infancy. The beginning of women's sports in the United...

I thought it would set us back 50 years if I didn't win that match....

I thought it would set us back 50 years if I didn't win that match....

Everyone has people in their lives that are gay, lesbian or transgender or bisexual. They...

Everyone has people in their lives that are gay, lesbian or transgender or bisexual. They...

Women get the attention when we get into the men's arena, and that's sad.

Women get the attention when we get into the men's arena, and that's sad.

There is no life for girls in team sports past Little League. I got into...

There is no life for girls in team sports past Little League. I got into...

I didn't really care if I had a coach that much, me personally, because I...

I didn't really care if I had a coach that much, me personally, because I...

I have a lot to say, and if I'm not No. 1, I can't say...

I have a lot to say, and if I'm not No. 1, I can't say...

No one changes the world who isn't obsessed.

No one changes the world who isn't obsessed.

Sports are a microcosm of society.

Sports are a microcosm of society.

Victory is fleeting. Losing is forever.

Victory is fleeting. Losing is forever.

In 1973, women got 59 cents on the dollar; now we are getting 74 cents...

In 1973, women got 59 cents on the dollar; now we are getting 74 cents...

When I was outed, it was like, That's done.

When I was outed, it was like, That's done.

Any therapist will tell you that when you're ready, you will come out. To be...

Any therapist will tell you that when you're ready, you will come out. To be...

I like putting money back into what made my life, and tennis has been great...

I like putting money back into what made my life, and tennis has been great...

I wanted to use sports for social change.

I wanted to use sports for social change.