It's a funny thing, but, as years go by, I think you appreciate more and more what a great thing it was to be a United States Marine... People will tell me what a shame it was I had to go back into the service a second time, but I'm kinda glad I did.. Besides, I am a U.S. Marine and I'll be one till I die.

I've found in life the more you practice, the better you get. If you want something enough and work hard to get it, your chances of success are greater.

All I want out of life is that when I walk down the street, folks will say, "There goes the greatest hitter who ever lived."

Think. Don't just swing. Think about the pitcher, what he threw you last time up, his best pitch, who's up next. Think.

Just keep going. Everybody gets better if they keep at it.

Joe DiMaggio was the greatest all-around player I ever saw. His career can not be summed up in numbers and awards. It might sound corny, but he had a profound and lasting impact on the country.

They invented the All-Star game for Willie Mays.