I never rush myself. See, they can’t start the game without me.
SATCHEL PAIGEI never rush myself. See, they can’t start the game without me.
SATCHEL PAIGEDon’t look back. Something might be gaining on you.
SATCHEL PAIGEI never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I toss one that ain’t never been seen by this generation.
SATCHEL PAIGENot 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 PAIGEIf a man can beat you, walk him.
SATCHEL PAIGEDon’t pray when it rains if you don’t pray when the sun shines.
SATCHEL PAIGEJust take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don’t move.
SATCHEL PAIGEI ain’t ever had a job, I just always played baseball.
SATCHEL PAIGEI was born in August, no July, 1908.
SATCHEL PAIGEWork like you don’t need the money. Love like you’ve never been hurt. Dance like nobody’s watching.
SATCHEL PAIGEAirplanes may kill you, but they ain’t likely to hurt you.
SATCHEL PAIGEMy pitching philosophy is simple – keep the ball way from the bat.
SATCHEL PAIGEIf your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts.
SATCHEL PAIGEYou gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat.
SATCHEL PAIGEWhen 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.
SATCHEL PAIGEThe only change is that baseball has turned Paige from a second class citizen to a second class immortal.
SATCHEL PAIGE