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.

Quote by Satchel Paige

Topics: Power Quotes, Praise Quotes, Virtue Quotes

I was born in August, no July, 1908.

I was born in August, no July, 1908.

I ain't ever had a job, I just always played baseball.

I ain't ever had a job, I just always played baseball.

One time I snuck a ball on with me and when I went to winding...

One time I snuck a ball on with me and when I went to winding...

Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt and dance...

Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt and dance...

If a man can beat you, walk him.

If a man can beat you, walk him.

I don't generally like running. I believe in training by rising gently up and down...

I don't generally like running. I believe in training by rising gently up and down...

Avoid running at all times.

Avoid running at all times.

When a batter swings and I see his knees move, I can tell just what...

When a batter swings and I see his knees move, I can tell just what...

You gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat.

You gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat.

If your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts.

If your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts.

My pitching philosophy is simple - keep the ball way from the bat.

My pitching philosophy is simple - keep the ball way from the bat.

Money and women. They're two of the strongest things in the world. The things you...

Money and women. They're two of the strongest things in the world. The things you...

Money and women. They're two of the strongest things in the world. The things you...

Money and women. They're two of the strongest things in the world. The things you...

I never rush myself. See, they can't start the game without me.

I never rush myself. See, they can't start the game without me.

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

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

It's funny what a few no-hitters do for a body.

It's funny what a few no-hitters do for a body.

The only change is that baseball has turned Paige from a second class citizen to...

The only change is that baseball has turned Paige from a second class citizen to...

Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate...

Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate...

Ain't no man can avoid being born average, but there ain't no man got to...

Ain't no man can avoid being born average, but there ain't no man got to...

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

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