I feel that the most important requirement in success is learning to overcome failure. You must learn to tolerate it, but never accept it

You don't face Nolan Ryan without your rest. He's the only guy I go against that makes me go to bed before midnight.

Fans don't boo nobodies.

I was reminded that when we lose and I strike out, a billion people in China don't care.

The only reason I don't like playing in the World Series is I can't watch myself play.

I'll tell you what makes a great manager: A great manager has a knack for making ballplayers think they are better than they think they are. He forces you to have a good opinion of yourself. He lets you know he believes in you.

After Jackie Robinson the most important black in baseball history is Reggie Jackson, I really mean that.