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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If your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts.
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Money and women. They’re two of the strongest things in the world.
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My pitching philosophy is simple – keep the ball way from the bat.
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I don’t generally like running. I believe in training by rising gently up and down from the bench.
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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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Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don’t move.
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I ain’t ever had a job, I just always played baseball.
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When a batter swings and I see his knees move, I can tell just what his weaknesses are then I just put the ball where I know he can’t hit it.
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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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I never rush myself. See, they can’t start the game without me.
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It’s funny what a few no-hitters do for a body.
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How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
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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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I’ve said it once and I’ll say it a a hundred times, I’m forty-four years old.
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Avoid fried foods, which angry up the blood.
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