I don't like the subtle infiltration of 'something for nothing' philosophies into the very hearthstone of the American family. I believe that 'Thou shalt earn the bread by the sweat of thy face' was a benediction and not a penalty.… — Branch Rickey Copy Share Image
If things don't come easy, there is no premium on effort. There should be joy in the chase, zest in the pursuit. — Branch Rickey Copy Share Image
Don't worry about your individual numbers. Worry about the team. If the team is successful, each of you will be successful, too. — Branch Rickey Copy Share Image
It is not the honor that you take with you, but the heritage you leave behind. — Branch Rickey Copy Share Image
Thou shalt not steal. I mean defensively. On offense, indeed thou shall steal and thou must. — Branch Rickey Copy Share Image
Ethnic prejudice has no place in sports, and baseball must recognize that truth if it is to maintain stature as a national game. — Branch Rickey Copy Share Image
We win if the world is convinced of two things, that you are a fine gentleman, and a great baseball player. — Branch Rickey Copy Share Image
Fill in any figure you want for that boy (Mickey Mantle). Whatever the figure, it's a deal. — Branch Rickey Copy Share Image
Worry is simply thinking the same thing over and over again and not doing anything about it. — Branch Rickey Copy Share Image
I am alarmed at the subtle invasion of professional football, which is gaining preeminence over baseball. It's unthinkable. — Branch Rickey Copy Share Image
Some day I'm going to have to stand before God, and if He asks me why I didn't let that [Jackie] Robinson fellow play… — Branch Rickey Copy Share Image
![“Some day I'm going to have to stand before God, and if He asks me why I didn't let that [Jackie] Robinson fellow play ball, I don't think saying 'because of the color of his skin' would be a good enough answer.” quote by Branch Rickey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/196/branch-rickey-12234_answers_some-day-i-m-going-to-have-to-stand-befo_621193.jpg)
