Not to be cheered by praise, not to be grieved by blame, but to know thoroughly one’s own virtues or powers are the characteristics of an excellent man.
SATCHEL PAIGEIt’s funny what a few no-hitters do for a body.
More Satchel Paige Quotes
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Money and women. They’re two of the strongest things in the world.
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I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I toss one that ain’t never been seen by this generation.
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You gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat.
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Avoid running at all times.
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Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don’t move.
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The things you do for a woman you wouldn’t do for anything else. Same with money.
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If a man can beat you, walk him.
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I never rush myself. See, they can’t start the game without me.
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Airplanes may kill you, but they ain’t likely to hurt you.
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Avoid fried foods, which angry up the blood.
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Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it don’t matter.
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It’s funny what a few no-hitters do for a body.
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My feet ain’t got nothing to do with my nickname, but when folks get it in their heads that a feller’s got big feet, soon the feet start looking big.
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Work like you don’t need the money. Love like you’ve never been hurt. Dance like nobody’s watching.
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If your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts.
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