There was never a finer character - charitable and friendly to his foes and ever willing to help a youngster breaking in.

My favorite umpire is a dead one.

A ballplayer has two reputations, one with the other players and one with the fans. The first is based on ability. The second the newspapers give him.

In my own case I have frequently faced the pitcher when I had no desire whatever to hit. I wanted to get a base on balls.

I am convinced that in my own career I could usually have hit 30 points higher if I had made a specialty of hitting.

The power and magnetic pull of your vision is hinged on the purpose and passion behind it and, most importantly, the intent.

Nothing you are choosing to do for yourself is worth the tears and feelings of dread every single morning. NOTHING.

This is the legacy of a compassionate bunch. Our fate now rests on the whims of men.

Freedom comes with a price while bondage takes hold without notice

There's no buying a greasy breakfast in L.A. - it's all organic juices.

Let me ask you a question Alex. What do you think is the greatest evil on this plant today?" "Is that including, or not including you?

Yosemite Park is a place of rest, a refuge from the roar and dust and weary, nervous, wasting work of the lowlands, in which one gains the advantages of both solitude and society.

pretense is the oil that lubricates society.

Thank God for little miracles, right?

Women have to risk civil disobedience for their rights.