I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'

You're not always going to be at your best, but it better be the best you've got that day.

When it’s time, it’s time … and it’s time.

We need our veterans to set an example, like being the first ones there. A veteran is entitled to a bigger paycheck, but not a special set of rules.

You don't lead by lip service, you lead by example.

We need to have preparation to win. A disciplined team will win more close games over a period of time.

He represented the Twins , but I think everyone in baseball felt like they were a teammate of Kirby Puckett.

I'm second in doubles - double vodkas, double scotches.

It takes time to get the whole package. Freshmen can't be seniors.

It's well known that I interviewed with Philadelphia last winter, and I'd like to manage again.

You can't run a mule in the Kentucky Derby.

Either we shall find what it is we are seeking or at least we shall free ourselves from the persuasion that we know what we do not know.

Permissiveness is the principle of treating children as if they were adults

One who understands much displays a greater simplicity of character than one who understands little

The purpose of armed struggle is not simply to kill... its purpose is to reach a political goal.

Happiness arises in a state of peace, not of tumult.

You know you're on the Senior Tour when your back goes out more than you do.

In my dreams, I kill him every night,' Robert admitted. 'A thousand deaths will still be less than he deserves'.

If you correct your mind the rest of your life will fall into place.

I wasn't a trained Mickey Mouse club performer. I played in jazz clubs and restaurants.

No member of a crew is praised for the rugged individuality of his rowing.