Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don’t move.
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.
More Satchel Paige Quotes
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I never rush myself. See, they can’t start the game without me.
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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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Don’t look back. Something might be gaining on you.
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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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I ain’t ever had a job, I just always played baseball.
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If your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts.
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If a man can beat you, walk him.
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Money and women. They’re two of the strongest things in the world.
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How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
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I was born in August, no July, 1908.
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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 don’t generally like running. I believe in training by rising gently up and down from the bench.
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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.
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The only change is that baseball has turned Paige from a second class citizen to a second class immortal.
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