We win if the world is convinced of two things, that you are a fine gentleman, and a great baseball player.

The greatest untapped reservoir of raw material in the history of our game is the black race.

I don't like the subtle infiltration of 'something for nothing' philosophies into the very hearthstone of the American family. I believe that 'Thou shalt earn the bread by the sweat of thy face' was a benediction and not a penalty. Work is the zest of life; there is joy in its pursuit.

I was in the top ten percent of my law school class. I am a Doctor of Juris Prudence. I have an honorary Doctor of Laws. So, would somebody please tell me why I spent four mortal hours today conversing with a person named Dizzy Dean.

I'm a man of some intelligence. I've had some education, passed the bar, practiced law. I've been a teacher and I deal with men of substance, statesman, business leaders, the clergy... So why do I spend my time arguing with Dizzy Dean?

It is not the honor that you take with you, but the heritage you leave behind.

We win if the world is convinced of two things, that you are a fine gentleman, and a great baseball player.