Ain’t no man can avoid being born average, but there ain’t no man got to be common.
SATCHEL PAIGEAin’t no man can avoid being born average, but there ain’t no man got to be common.
SATCHEL PAIGEMy 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.
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 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 PAIGEI was born in August, no July, 1908.
SATCHEL PAIGEI don’t generally like running. I believe in training by rising gently up and down from the bench.
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 PAIGEWork like you don’t need the money. Love like you’ve never been hurt. Dance like nobody’s watching.
SATCHEL PAIGEDon’t pray when it rains if you don’t pray when the sun shines.
SATCHEL PAIGEThe things you do for a woman you wouldn’t do for anything else. Same with money.
SATCHEL PAIGEIt’s funny what a few no-hitters do for a body.
SATCHEL PAIGEDon’t look back. Something might be gaining on you.
SATCHEL PAIGEMy pitching philosophy is simple – keep the ball way from the bat.
SATCHEL PAIGEIf a man can beat you, walk him.
SATCHEL PAIGEMoney and women. They’re two of the strongest things in the world.
SATCHEL PAIGEHow old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
SATCHEL PAIGE