You can’t be sensitive, because you’re going to get criticized. I don’t care who you are, you’re going to get criticized.
DEREK JETERGod, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
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If I put my name on something, I’m going to be involved. I’m not just going to put my name on it and not pay attention.
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We just want to win. That’s the bottom line. I think a lot of times people may become content with one championship or a little bit of success, but we don’t really reflect on what we’ve done in the past. We focus on the present.
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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Sneak out when things go good. It bothers me when people have good games and stand in front of their locker waiting for the media, then they have bad games and sneak out the back.
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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I’m not perfect; no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.
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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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I can see how people work out to feel better.
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There’s responsibility, but there’s also accountability. You have to be accountable for your actions. You have to stand at your locker when things are going bad.
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It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
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If you’re going to play at all, you’re out to win. Baseball, board games, playing Jeopardy, I hate to lose.
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