Satchel Paige Quotes

How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?

Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don't move.

Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way.

You win a few, you lose a few. Some get rained out. But you got to dress for all of them.

Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you.

Don't pray when it rains if you don't pray when the sun shines.

Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching.

Avoid fried meats which angry up the blood. If your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts. Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gently as you move. Go very light on the vices, such as carrying on in society. The social ramble ain't restful. Avoid running at all times. Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you.

Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it don't matter.

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.