My dad told me when I went into high school, 'It's not what you do when you walk in the door that matters. It's what you do when you walk out.' That's when you've made a lasting impression.
Jim ThomeNot playing every day, I kind of healed up a little bit from the little injuries that I had the year before. Then, when I got home this winter and my body wasn't beat up, I said, 'Wait a minute, this may work out.'
Jim ThomeCharisma's good every night. Something special is always about to happen. You've got to believe it.
Jim ThomeI sign every autograph I can for kids because I remember myself at that age. I think it's ridiculous that some guys won't sign for a kid.
Jim ThomeIf I had to give advice about parents, it would be this: Value your relationships with them. Those relationships are what you stand for. Not only are we blessed to wear a uniform that says PHILLIES on the front, but we have our names on the back. That name means you're playing for your family.
Jim Thome