Martina Navratilova Quotes

Whoever said, “It’s not whether you win or lose that counts,” probably lost.

The more people come out, the less it will be an issue.

The moment of victory is much too short to live for that and nothing else.

The mark of great sportsmen is not how good they are at their best, but how good they are their worst.

The difference between involvement and commitment is like ham and eggs. The chicken is involved; the pig is committed.

Tennis has given me soul.

Sure I know where the press room is – I just look for where they throw the dog meat.

People in the States used to think that if girls were good at sports their sexuality would be affected.

Labels are for filing. Labels are for clothing. Labels are not for people.

Just go out there and do what you have to do.

Just by being out you’re doing your part. It’s like recycling. You’re doing your part for the environment if you recycle; you’re doing your part for the gay movement if you’re out.

If I feel strongly, I say it. I know I can do more good by being vocal than by staying quiet. I’d have a whole lot more money if I lied, but I wouldn’t enjoy spending it.

I’ve been in the twilight of my career longer than most people have had their career.

I think the key is for women not to set any limits.

I shouldn’t say I’m looking forward to leading a normal life, because I don’t know what normal is.

I just try to concentrate on concentrating.

I hope, when I stop, people will think that somehow I mattered.

Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well, you’re needed by someone.