Martina Navratilova was one of the most accomplished tennis players of all time. She won more tournaments than any other women before her, including 56 Grand Slam titles (18 singles, 31 doubles, 7 mixed doubles)
One would think the crowning moments of life were those grand slam victories. Yet Martina has a broader perspective. She is quoted a saying "The moment of victory is much to short to live for that and nothing else".
Applications: meaning of life, purpose, life, success, achievements
Source: Title details from tennisfame.org. Quote from Readers
Digest "Quotable Quotes" section, July 2001.