Satchel Paige Quotes

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There ain't no man can avoid being born average. But there ain't no man got to be common.

Satchel Paige
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.
And don't look back— something might be gaining on you.

Satchel Paige
I ain't as fast as I used to be, but I'm a better pitcher. I used to overpower them; now I out-cute them.

Satchel Paige
I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation.

Satchel Paige
They said I was the greatest pitcher they ever saw... I couldn't understand why they couldn't give me no justice.

Satchel Paige
Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.

Satchel Paige
You can't keep swinging when a fight's all over.

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

Satchel Paige
When a batter swings and I see his knees move, I can tell just what his weaknesses are then I just put the ball where I know he can't hit it.

Satchel Paige
How old would you be if you didn't know how old you was?

Satchel Paige
With women you don't have to talk your head off. You just say a word and let them fill in from there.

Satchel Paige
Home plate is home plate regardless where you play. It don't move.

Satchel Paige