There never has been a man in the game who could put mind and muscle together quicker and with better judgment than Robinson.

If things don't come easy, there is no premium on effort. There should be joy in the chase, zest in the pursuit.

I am alarmed at the subtle invasion of professional football, which is gaining preeminence over baseball. It's unthinkable.

Thou shalt not steal. I mean defensively. On offense, indeed thou shall steal and thou must.

I don't care if I was a ditch-digger at a dollar a day, I'd want to do my job better than the fellow next to me. I'd want to be the best at whatever I do.

The world’s not so simple anymore, I guess it never was. We ignored it, now we can’t.

Leisure is the handmaiden of the devil.