Not to be cheered by praise, not to be grieved by blame, but to know thoroughly one's own virtues or powers are the characteristics of an excellent man. -Satchel Paige

 

Not to be cheered by praise, not to be grieved by blame, but to know thoroughly one's own virtues or powers are the characteristics of an excellent man.


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This quote is just one of 12 total Satchel Paige quotes in our collection. Satchel Paige is known for saying 'Not to be cheered by praise, not to be grieved by blame, but to know thoroughly one's own virtues or powers are the characteristics of an excellent man.' as well as some of the following quotes.

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

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Money and women. They're two of the strongest things in the world. The things you do for a woman you wouldn't do for anything else. Same with money.

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Age is mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter. -Satchel Paige
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Don't look back: Something may be gaining on you.

Satchel Paige
257

Sometimes I sits and thinks, and sometimes I just sits.

Satchel Paige
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My pitching philosophy is simple - keep the ball way from the bat. -Satchel Paige
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Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching.

Satchel Paige
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