"All the time nature is trying to tell us things and we blur her greatness with our little thoughts, our feebleness and flesh."
About Jeanette Lee
Jeanette Lee — Life and Legacy
Jeanette Lee, often referred to as 'The Black Widow,' is a professional billiards player celebrated for her exceptional skills and tenacity in a male-dominated sport. Her journey is marked by numerous championships and a commitment to elevating the visibility of women in billiards. Lee's quotes often reflect her core belief in resilience, as she states, 'You have to be willing to lose to win,' emphasizing the necessity of embracing failure as a stepping stone to success. This mindset not only defines her approach to the game but also serves as a powerful message to aspiring athletes. Through her words, Lee challenges the norms of the billiards community, advocating for perseverance and mental strength. Her quote, 'Every time I step up to the table, I am ready to fight,' encapsulates her competitive spirit and readiness to face any challenge. This attitude has inspired many, particularly women, to pursue their passions despite obstacles. Today, Jeanette Lee's influence extends beyond the billiards table, as her quotes resonate with those facing their own struggles. Her emphasis on resilience and the importance of fighting for one's dreams continues to inspire a new generation of players and fans alike.
Quote collection
Jeanette Lee quotes
10 quotes — follow a thought to its full quote page.
"Passion and hard work makes a great player, but the courage to get up every time you fall is what makes a champion."
"Life must be lived with courage, with climbing and risks, else there is no happiness, no hope, no true success, no future."
"It is a happy woman when the spirit time is come, that finds herself in the presence of a good man."
"Make sure you put quality into every practice swing."
"Love will not serve those who do not live for her, and in her, and to whom she is not the breath of life."
"Realism and art cannot live together."
"Ibsen is at heart an optimist. He could not close his life's work with a note of negation. When We Dead Awaken is a clear, ringing call to the future."
"Out of the rhythm and sound of the sea that beat through the orchestra, something moved--pressing toward death with quiet insistent joy--the thread through the maze--the soul behind the toil and the crime and longing."
"Love is jealous that any should come before her, or after. She would be all in all. If a man will trust her and live in her, he shall know all things."