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

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.

Lord I thank you for the grace to live through every day.

The boat from India was a crowded place

Never break a promise to an animal. They're like babies—they won't understand.

And suns grow meek, and the meek suns grow brief, and the year smiles as it draws near its death.

When I was young, I was sold on winning. I was always serious on the court. As I got older, I realized that it was just a basketball game. Just go out there and have fun.

One thing is sure, there are just two respectable ways to die. One is of old age, and the other is by accident.

A snow yeare, a rich yeare.

Currently, most States do not recognize within their borders concealed carry permits issued in other States.

Relax. Be yourself. Play a lot.

No one is satisfied with their life's work.