Ernie Banks Quotes

The measure of a man is in the lives he’s touched.

Work? I never worked a day in my life. I always loved what I was doing, had a passion for it.

People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient.

Another friend hired me to open doors for him in the moving and relocation business. I did that for 10 years, am still doing it. And I do some work for the Cubs, in community relations.

The Cubs are gonna shine in sixty-nine.

You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace.

When I wake up in the morning, I feel like a billionaire without paying taxes.

Awards mean a lot, but they don't say it all. The people in baseball mean more to me than statistics.

It's a great day for a ball game; let's play two!

Loyalty and friendship, which is to me the same, created all the wealth that I've ever thought I'd have.

The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money.

The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose.

It's a kind of philosophy of my own life, to create the energy enough to keep on going.

Baseball reveals character; golf exposes it.

I learned from Mr. Wrigley, early in my career, that loyalty wins and it creates friendships. I saw it work for him in his business.

Spring training means flowers, people coming outdoors, sunshine, optimism and baseball. Spring training is a time to think about being young again.

Did you hear that? I didn't hear anything. Put that question another way.

That's a real void in my life. I see a lot of people who struggled and went to jail and the dogs were after them. I'd look them in the eyes and say, 'God almighty, I wish I'd have been there.'

I like my players to be married and in debt. That's the way you motivate them.

No, I think the pitching today has more depth.

But it all comes down to friendship, treating people right.

I own stock, and I also insure my car with Geico.

My theme is, 'The spirit of friendship is the balance of life.' Not money. Not the World Series. It's friendship. The relationships I have with people, that's enough to keep me happy.