Jackie Robinson

"I want to live my life such that even my death will bring glory to my cause."

"Pressure and challenges are what allow us to grow."

"The goal is not to be better than anyone else, but to be better than you were yesterday."

"We have a fundamental obligation to each other."

"There is no tomorrow for those without dreams."

"America will be great when she truly lives out her creed."

"The privilege of playing ball is a responsibility to use it for good."

"Fear is the greatest enemy of progress."

"I say we must learn to live together or perish together."

"The real struggle is within the hearts of people."

"Your silence will not protect you."

"We will be remembered not for our words but for our deeds."

"Humanity must evolve for all human conflict to end."

"I want to be judged by my character, not by my appearance."

"The future depends on what we do in the present."

"There is greatness in sacrifice for a noble cause."

"I will always fight for what I believe is right."

"The worth of a person is determined by their integrity."

"We cannot afford to waste the talents of anyone."

"This nation was founded on the premise that all people are created equal."

"I trust in the fundamental goodness of mankind."

"The goal of education should be to prepare people for living."

"There is no greater love than to give up your life for your friends."

"The system must change so that opportunity is truly equal."

"I shall pass through this world but once. Let me not fail to do some good."

"The right of every person to participate fully in American life is the debt we owe the next generation."

"We are not makers of history. We are made by history."

"It took me time to understand that my role was larger than just playing baseball."

"The struggles along the way are only meant to shape you for your purpose."

"I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me...all I ask is that you respect me as a human being."