You can only milk a cow so long, then you're left holding the pail.

I need to depend on Someone who is bigger, stronger and wiser than I am. I don't do it on my own. God is my strength. He gave me a good body and some talent and the freedom to develop it. He helps me when things go wrong. He forgives me when I fall on my face. He lights the way.

I am very proud to be an American. This country has so much potential, I'd just like to see things better, or whatever, and I think it will be.

Does Pete (Rose) hustle? Before the All-Star game he came into the clubhouse and took off his shoes and they ran another mile without him.

Consistency is what counts; you have to be able to do things over and over again.

On the field, blacks have been able to be super giants. But, once our playing days are over, this is the end of it and we go back to the back of the bus again.

I never smile when I have a bat in my hands. That's when you've got to be serious.