“Ain't no man can avoid being born average, but there ain't no man got to be common.” — Satchel Paige
“You win a few, you lose a few. Some get rained out. But you got to dress for all of them.” — Satchel Paige
“Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don't move.” — Satchel Paige
“Go very light on the vices, such as carrying on in society. The social ramble ain't restful.” — Satchel Paige · from his rules for staying young
“Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gently as you move.” — Satchel Paige · from his rules for staying young