The movement toward gratitude, authenticity, and union is the natural and organic inner work of the second half of our lives.
I object to fishing tournaments less for what they do to fish than what they do to fishermen.
Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer.
People always told me that my natural ability and good eyesight were the reasons for my success as a hitter. They never talk about the practice, practice, practice.
I've found in life the more you practice, the better you get. If you want something enough and work hard to get it, your chances of success are greater.
It's a funny thing, but, as years go by, I think you appreciate more and more what a great thing it was to be a United States Marine. . . People will tell me what a shame it was I had to go back into the service a second time, but I'm kinda glad I did. . Besides, I am a U. S. Marine and I'll be one till I die.
No one has come up with a substitute for hard work.
Keep your misfortunes to yourself.
Whatever pearl you seek, look for the pearl within the pearl!
I like men. They are hugely entertaining, but they have a lot of shortcomings and you just have to bear those in mind.
In the end you’ll see you won’t stop me.