178 Quotes by Tommy Lasorda

Guys ask me, don't I get burned out? How can you get burned out doing something you love? I ask you, have you ever got tired of kissing a pretty girl?

I motivate players through communication, being honest with them, having them respect and appreciate your ability and your help.

Managing is like holding a dove in your hand. Squeeze too hard and you kill it; not hard enough and it flies away.

It is a great honor to be inducted into the Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame. When you honor me with this distinction, you really honor the players who put me there. All of the honors I receive became a reality only through the contributions of my players. In addition to myself, you also honor my family and the Dodger organization. I accept this recognition with pride and gratitude.

When I was 15 years old, I used to actually dream I was pitching in Yankee Stadium. Bill Dickey was my catcher.

The best possible thing in baseball is winning The World Series. The second best thing is losing The World Series.

I bleed Dodger blue and when I die, I'm going to the big Dodger in the sky.

Talking about your troubles is no good. Eighty percent of your friends don't care and the rest are glad.

No, we don't cheat. And even if we did, I'd never tell you.