Why do people sing Take Me Out to The Ballgame when they're already there?

I'm a terrible singer. I feel lucky to play baseball. You can't be gifted in everything.

Enjoy your sweat because hard work doesn't guarantee success, but without it you don't have a chance.

Always follow your dreams, don't let anyone tell you that you can't be something.

Be respectful. Treat people the way you want to be treated. Respect the lowest rank and the highest rank and you'll never get in trouble.

Fear of failure is what fuels me, keeps me on edge and sharp. I'm not as good when I'm comfortable.

I believe a champion wins in his mind first, then plays the game, not the other way around.

I want to be known as Dominican-that's what I am, 100 percent ... I have a duty and responsibility to continue the legacy of Dominicans in baseball.

There is a difference between image and reputation. Image is nice. Reputation is developed over an entire career. Reputation is what I'm searching for.

You can have fun, respect the game and also play it hard. When you have that combination, you're going to put yourself in a position to be successful.

Some things are meant to be and if it was, you will know it.

There is no denying that there is evil in this world but the light will always conquer the darkness.

Past experiences are doubtful food for Christians

Be all that you can be.You can be great.

To have a full stomach and fixed income are no small things .

In architecture the idea degenerated. Design allows a more direct and pleasurable route.

Too many women in too many countries speak the same language, of silence.

How does anybody change from the time that they're 18 till they're 25? Everything kind of changes. You see the world much differently, and you get your priorities in order a little bit more.

It appears to be in the nature of religion itself to be prejudiced against those who are different.

I'm so many people. They shock me sometimes. I wish I was just me! I used to think I was going crazy, until I discovered that some people I admired were like that to.

Audiences can be leery of sequels; the studios make a hit, they see dollar signs, and they make a cheap rip-off.