Satchel Paige

"I aint as fast as I used to be, but Im a better pitcher. I used to overpower them; now I out-cute them."

"There aint no man can avoid being born average. But there aint no man got to be common."

"Dont pray when it rains if you dont pray when the sun shines."

"Cool Papa was so fast that he could turn off the light switch and get into bed before the room got dark."

"I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I toss one that aint never been seen by this generation."

"They said I was the greatest pitcher they ever saw... I couldn’t understand why they couldn’t give me no justice."

"You may be right, man, but 22 years is a long time to be a rookie."

"Dont go to college, unless to get knowledge."

"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 aint restful. Avoid running at all times. And dont look back— something might be gaining on you."