American Quote by Jon Meacham

They are supposed to be dispassionate dispensers of Pure Justice, icy islands of emotionless calculation. In short, umpires should be acute Republicans.

— George Will

We often imagine that the court serves as a sort of neutral umpire controlling the warring political branches. But this is mostly myth. The…

— Noah Feldman

Umpires are supposed to be non-confrontational - they're supposed to uphold the peace on the baseball field.

— Dave Martinez

Umpires are necessary evils.

— Doug Harvey

Umpires are most vigorous when defending their miscalls.

— Jim Brosnan

Remember when John Roberts was seeking confirmation of the Supreme Court, and he said judges should be just like umpires, just calling balls and…

— Frank Deford

Throughout our history, the Supreme Court has entered national crises, often preventing presidents from doing what they want to do. Indeed, sometimes the court's…

— Nina Totenberg

Every man's reason is his own rightful umpire. This principle, with that of acquiescence in the will of the majority, will preserve us free…

— Thomas Jefferson

I recoil with horror at the ferociousness of man. Will nations never devise a more rational umpire of differences than force? Are there no…

— Thomas Jefferson

The public wouldn't like the perfect umpire in every game. It would kill off baseball's greatest alibi - 'We was robbed.'

— Billy Evans

Umpires got power, man. You ever notice if you go to a ballpark and there's a close play on first base, they will not…

— Pete Rose

Professional managers, coaches, and players have a right to question an umpire's decision if they do it in a professional manner. When they become…

— Jim Evans