"The most luxurious possession, the richest treasure anybody has, is his personal dignity."

"The right of every American to play in the major leagues is no longer a question. It is a fact."

"It isn't a question of whether or not you're good enough. It's a question of whether or not you're white enough."

"The right to play baseball should be based on ability, not on color."

"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."