Jackie Robinson

Broke baseball color barrier

Modern influential 96 sayings

Sayings by Jackie Robinson

Every day is a new day.

1950s — Reported statement.
Humorous Unverifiable

I'm not afraid to stand up for what I believe in.

1950s — Reported statement.
Humorous Unverifiable

The only way to get ahead is to work hard.

1950s — Reported statement.
Humorous Unverifiable

I'm not a saint. I'm a human being.

1940s — Reported statement.
Humorous Unverifiable

I'm not a perfect man.

1950s — Reported statement.
Humorous Unverifiable

The game of baseball is a beautiful game.

1950s — Reported statement.
Humorous Unverifiable

I'm not going to let anyone hold me back.

1940s — Reported statement.
Humorous Unverifiable

I'm not a hero, I'm just a man doing his job.

1940s — Reported statement.
Humorous Unverifiable

The greatest victory is to be able to overcome adversity.

1950s — Reported statement.
Humorous Unverifiable

I'm not going to let anyone define me.

1950s — Reported statement.
Humorous Unverifiable

The future is in our hands.

1960s — Reported statement.
Humorous Unverifiable

I'm not going to let anyone break my spirit.

1940s — Reported statement.
Humorous Unverifiable

The greatest lesson I learned was to never give up.

1950s — Reported statement.
Humorous Unverifiable

I don't think any sport should take itself so seriously that it can't laugh at itself.

1970 — Commentary on baseball's rigid traditions
Controversial Unverifiable

I never cared about acceptance as much as I cared about respect.

1968 — Discussing his experiences with racism in baseball
Controversial Unverifiable

I don't like needing anybody for anything.

1971 — Discussing his independent nature
Controversial Unverifiable