I'll play baseball for the Army or fight for it, whatever they want me to do

Problems are the price you pay for progress

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 a hit-and-run

It's unbelievable how much you don't know about the game you've been playing all your life

Luck is the residue of design

Leisure is the handmaiden of the devil

I am alarmed at the subtle invasion of professional football, which is gaining preeminence over baseball. It's unthinkable

I don't care if I was a ditch-digger at a dollar a day, I'd want to do my job better than the fellow next to me. I'd want to be the best at whatever I do

A great ballplayer is a player who will take a chance

Hitting the ball was easy. Running around the bases was the tough part. I always loved the game, but when my legs weren't hurting it was a lot easier to love.