I don't want to give people the impression that I'm an almost perfect human being.

Tommie Aaron taught me how to have a good attitude, to be easy going and not get uptight.

One of the more challenging things in life is not being the guy who does the cheating, but not saying anything about it and going along with it.

God isn't really interested in our batting averages.

To go to hospitals and see people fight and overcome cystic fibrosis or cancer or any number of illnesses is to see courage that is humbling. And athletes constantly need to be humbled.

My heroes are people who are working hard and trying to make a good living for their families. My heroes are people who put their families first.

You don't usually get treated unfairly. You usually get what you deserve.

If you live what you believe, you will always have the respect of others.

When you come right down to it, I guess I really am pretty bland.

Playing baseball is not real life. It's a fantasy world... It's a dream come true.

Whether I'm hitting .100 or .300, I have resolved to at least enjoy every game.

God is light of the world.

Where God gives opportunity for preaching it is more than likely that he has some people to convert. Usually the Word of God takes root among some, though often in but a few.

One can't realize difficulty arriving at a momentous decision until one comes to do so.

I'd make banks more accountable. I think they should separate totally the personal banking arm with whatever else they are playing around with.

A growing number of Muslims in America, more than 40 percent are African-American

Visit with your predecessors from previous Administrations. They know the ropes and can help you see around some corners. Try to make original mistakes, rather than needlessly repeating theirs.

hate is a virus, revenge its only cure!

I'm not an actor, and I'll never call myself an actor. I've never thought of it as part of my life. I'll always be a singer, in my eyes.

No candy bars unless I've had a low blood sugar where I'm shaky

Because that is when you love somebody - when you see them being game in the face of the worst. Not courageous. Not heroic. Just game.