You gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat.
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.
More Satchel Paige Quotes
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Ain’t no man can avoid being born average, but there ain’t no man got to be common.
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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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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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If your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts.
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Airplanes may kill you, but they ain’t likely to hurt you.
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Avoid running at all times.
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It’s funny what a few no-hitters do for a body.
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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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How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
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Don’t look back. Something might be gaining on you.
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I never rush myself. See, they can’t start the game without me.
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I ain’t ever had a job, I just always played baseball.
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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 was born in August, no July, 1908.
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My pitching philosophy is simple – keep the ball way from the bat.
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