The world’s not so simple anymore, I guess it never was. We ignored it, now we can’t.

It is not the honor that you take with you, but the heritage you leave behind.

I cannot face my God much longer knowing that his black creatures are held separate and distinct from his white creatures in the game that has given me all that I can call my own.

Man may penetrate the outer reaches of the universe, he may solve the very secret of eternity itself but for me, the ultimate human experience is to witness the flawless execution of the hit-and-run.

Success is that place in the road where preparation meets opportunity.

If things don't come easy, there is no premium on effort. There should be joy in the chase, zest in the pursuit.

Ethnic prejudice has no place in sports, and baseball must recognize that truth if it is to maintain stature as a national game.

Worry is simply thinking the same thing over and over again and not doing anything about it.

The greatest untapped reservoir of raw material in the history of our game is the black race.

Good luck is what is left over after intelligence and effort have combined at their best. Luck is the residue of design.

There never has been a man in the game who could put mind and muscle together quicker and with better judgment than Robinson.

Life is so short. The only person you hurt when you stay angry or hold grudges is you. Forgive everyone, including yourself.

The greatest life is to live your greatest dream.

Racism defends our greed, frees us from self-control and makes others responsible for our failings. It is an attempt to silence the guilt so we can look in the mirror.

I'm sorry that I never trusted you. I don't know how to do that anymore.

Always get to the set or the location early, so that you can be all alone and draw your inspiration for the blocking and the setups in private and quiet.

Every day is a school day. I learn something new every day, and I never know what's going to happen next.

I consider my comedy to be dramatic comedy. I always wanted music underscoring the dramatic monologue. It was always drama with comedy, in my head.

God never jests with us, and will not compromise the end of nature, by permitting any inconsequence in its procession.

Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today's mighty oak is yesterday's nut that held its ground.

The noble person uses things; the lesser man is used by things.