The way I figured it, I was even with baseball and baseball with me. The game had done much for me, and I had done much for it.

A life isn't significant except for its impact on others' lives.

I ought to break this trophy into 32 pieces

I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.

Negroes aren't seeking anything which is not good for the nation as well as ourselves. In order for America to be 100 percent strong -- economically, defensively and morally -- we cannot afford the waste of having second- and third-class citizens.

This ain't fun. But you watch me, I'll get it done.

You're going to be a great player, kid.