There is no such thing as a bed of roses all your life.

I came to the Braves on business, and I intended to see that business was good as long as I could.

I don't want people to forget Babe Ruth. I just want them to remember Henry Aaron.

Didn't come up here to read. Came up here to hit.

I have always felt that although someone may defeat me, and I strike out in a ball game, the pitcher on the particular day was the best player. But I know when I see him again, I'm going to be ready for his curve ball. Failure is a part of success.

The thing I like about baseball is that it's one-on-one. You stand up there alone, and if you make a mistake, it's your mistake. If you hit a home run, it's your home run.

I can't recall a day this year or last when I did not hear the name of Babe Ruth.