Jackie Robinson

"I have to be realistic in what I can and cannot do."

"Likability is an intangible quality that makes all the difference in the world."

"We have our rights and responsibilities as Americans."

"Let's not forget that many of the people that we honor were not always popular in their time."

"The right to work is something everyone should have."

"I'm not afraid of heights. I'm afraid of falling."

"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance."

"No one was going to hand me success. I had to go out and get it."

"I think that in time we all realize we are not just the products of our past."

"Baseball is like a poker game. Nobody wants a small raise."

"I wanted to be a teacher because it would allow me to help people in a meaningful way."

"Strength can come from many places, from many things."

"The most important to remember is that we are all in this together."

"We should embrace our differences and learn from one another."

"Our children need to learn the value of hard work and dedication."

"I believe that freedom is not given, it is earned."

"We need to build bridges, not walls."

"The future is in your hands, in our hands."

"Let me not pray to be sheltered from dangers, but to be fearless in facing them."

"Religion is important to many people, and that should be respected."

"We can create the future we want through our actions today."

"The key to success is believing in yourself."

"I never had it made. I was always fighting."

"Our society must make it right and possible for old people not to have to work or starve."

"I promise you that I will always do my best."

"The only thing that cannot be taken from you is your character."

"We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools."

"Patience is a virtue that must be cultivated."

"Find something you love to do and you'll never work a day in your life."

"The important thing is not the destination but the journey."