Quotes by Martina Navratilova

“Theres nothing masculine about being competitive. Theres nothing masculine about trying to be the best at everything you do, nor is there anything wrong with it. I dont know why a female athlete has to defend her femininity just because she chooses to play sports.”

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

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

“It is easier to do a job right than to explain why you didnt.”

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

“You cant live in the past, theres nothing you can do about it”

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

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

“I came to live in a country I love; some people label me a defector. I have loved men and women in my life; Ive been labeled the bisexual defector in print. Want to know another secret? Im even ambidextrous. I dont like labels. Just call me Martina.”

“Im not involved in sport, Im commited.Do you know the difference?Think of eggs and ham!The chicken is involved but the pig is commited!”

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

Whoever said, Its not whether you win or lose that counts, probably lost.

Remember this: You are the benchmark of your success - you define it. Dont let anyone else define it because if you do, you will fail. Appreciate those who support you and challenge those who dont

Who ever said, ‘It’s not whether you win or lose that counts,’ probably lost.

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

Whoever said Its not whether you win or lose that counts probably lost.

Life is about challenges and how we face up to them and the attitude we take into every day life so hopefully well be able to motivate people to do more with their life.

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

The goal for the Laureus Sport For Good Foundation is to give kids an opportunity to be involved in sports and hopefully learn some lessons along the way. We want to put them in a safe environment, help them if they need it and maybe they will get a scholarship to a school because of the skills that they learn. Sport is just a starting point.

Ive given many lessons in many sports over the years to many different people.