Jackie Robinson

Broke baseball color barrier

Modern influential 96 sayings

Sayings by Jackie Robinson

We are a nation of minorities. We are a nation of immigrants. We are a nation of people who have come from all over the world.

1960s — Reported statement.
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I don't care if I'm liked or disliked. All I want is to be treated fairly.

1940s — Reported statement.
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The right of every American to play in the sun, to walk in the sun, to live in the sun, and to go to the polls in the sun, and by God, we are going to have it.

1960s — Reported statement.
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It's not where you start, it's where you finish.

1950s — Reported statement.
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I'm not interested in being a hero. I'm interested in being a man.

1940s — Reported statement.
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The greatest joy in the world is to be able to make a difference.

1960s — Reported statement.
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We cannot afford to be complacent.

1960s — Reported statement.
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A man doesn't make good just because he is black, or because he is white.

1950s — Reported statement.
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I'm not a man of hate. I'm a man of love.

1960s — Reported statement.
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The only way to make a difference is to get involved.

1960s — Reported statement.
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I don't believe in taking no for an answer.

1940s — Reported statement.
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The game of baseball is not just a game, it's a way of life.

1950s — Reported statement.
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I'm not going to let anyone tell me what I can or cannot do.

1940s — Reported statement.
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We can't afford to be silent.

1960s — Reported statement.
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I'm not afraid to speak my mind.

1950s — Reported statement.
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The only way to achieve your dreams is to work hard.

1950s — Reported statement.
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I'm not a politician, I'm a baseball player.

1940s — Reported statement.
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I don't believe in giving up.

1940s — Reported statement.
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The greatest honor is to be able to serve your country.

1940s — Reported statement.
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I'm not a quitter.

1940s — Reported statement.
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