"The most important words that have helped me in life when things have gone right or when things have gone wrong are 'accept responsibility.'"

Unversity of Massachusetts commencement address | may 2000

"Reputation is what others think about you. What's far more important is character, because that is what you think about yourself."

The Right Words At the Right Time | april 2002

"A lot of people talk about getting into an opponent's head as part of their strategy. I don't really do that. I prefer to assess my opponents strengths and weaknesses quickly and then get my own act together."

Pressure is a Privilege | 2008

"I didn't ask for help enough when I was younger because I was all about 'just doing it' ~ sucking it up and not acknowledging or dealing with my feelings. Now I know better."

Pressue is a Privilege | 2008

"Once you accept and embrace the passing of the torch, it is much easier to be graceful and helpful to those coming after you. Each generation shapes the future for the next."

Pressure is a Privilege | 2008

"Pressure is a privilege."

Pressure Is a Privilege | august 2008

"Champions adjust."

Simmons Leadership Conference | march 2012

"Everyone's an influencer."

'It's not about the money. It's about the equality message' | june 2013

"Equal prize money is the message, not the money."

40th Anniversary of the Women's Tennis Association | august 2013

"One tennis match to me is almost like life. There are so many ups and downs. You can be down to where you think there’s no way possible you can win a match. You just keep trying step by step and finally you win. The next time you’re in a position when you’re ahead and you lose. It’s just like life. Life’s like that."

Plays Tennis Like a Man, Speaks Out Like — Billie Jean King | august 2013

"I started thinking about society and women and what this might mean…I knew I had to win."

Billie Jean King Activist & Champion | march 2015