Adversity and strength Quotes by Satchel Paige

Sometimes I sit and think and other times I just sit.

— Satchel Paige

Don't eat fried food, it angries up the blood.

— Satchel Paige

Work such as you will not have to have the money. Adore like you've got by no means been damage. Dance like nobody's seeing.

— Satchel Paige

I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation.

— Satchel Paige

I may not be the bestest pitcher in the world, but I sure out-cutes 'em.

— Satchel Paige

It's funny what a few no-hitters do for a body.

— Satchel Paige

Smokey Joe (Williams) could throw harder than anyone.

— Satchel Paige

If you want to live a long time, don't fool with nothing old but money, nothing big but a bank roll, nothing black but…

— Satchel Paige

There never was a man on earth who pitched as much as me. But the more I pitched, the stronger my arm would get.

— Satchel Paige

I don't generally like running. I believe in training by rising gently up and down from the bench.

— Satchel Paige

Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it don't matter.

— Satchel Paige

Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don't move.

— Satchel Paige