93 Quotes by Jackie Robinson

I am not concerned with being liked or disliked. I am concerned with being respected

Next time I go to a movie and see a picture of a little ordinary girl become a great star… I’ll believe it. And whenever I hear my wife read fairy tales to my little boy, I’ll listen. I know now that dreams do come true.

Above anything else, I hate to lose.

This is our biggest fund-raiser for overseas missions. We try to make the most money on this luncheon for the missions. This luncheon is for everyone.

I am not concerned with being liked or disliked. I am concerned with being respected.

This ain’t fun. But you watch me, I’ll get it done.

Life is not a spectator sport. If you’re going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion you’re wasting your life.

There’s not an American in this country free until every one of us is free.

Baseball is like a poker game. Nobody wants to quit when he’s losing; nobody wants you to quit when you’re ahead.