Jackie Robinson Quotations

Are you looking for a Negro who won't fight back?

I do not believe that every person, in every walk of life, can succeed in spite of any handicap. That would be perfection. But I do believe that what I was able to attain came to be because we put behind us (no matter how slowly) the dogmas of the past: to discover the truth of today; and perhaps the greatness of tomorrow.

I'm not goin' anywhere, I'm right here!

I had to fight hard against loneliness, abuse, and the knowledge that any mistakes I made would be magnified because I was the only black man out there... I never cared about acceptance as much as I cared about respect.

If I had to choose between baseball’s Hall of Fame and first class citizenship for all of my people. I would say first-class citizenship.

When he (Richard Nixon) took the oath of office, he pledged to be the president for 100% of the people, and I challenge the president to prove that he is being the president for 100% of the people.

Relationships may change throughout the gift of time, memories stay the same forever in my mind.

If Jesus ever had PMS, he totally would have sinned.

I don't like needing anyone for anything.

You're going to be a great player, kid.