Enjoy your sweat because hard work doesn't guarantee success, but without it you don't have a chance.

- Alex Rodriguez

Playing the game was the easy part. The real work was in the preparation.

- Alex Rodriguez

Always follow your dreams, don't let anyone tell you that you can't be something.

- Alex Rodriguez

Be respectful. Treat people the way you want to be treated. Respect the lowest rank and the highest rank and you'll never get in trouble.

- Alex Rodriguez

I want to be known as Dominican-that's what I am, 100 percent ... I have a duty and responsibility to continue the legacy of Dominicans in baseball.

- Alex Rodriguez

I'm not a real vocal guy, but sometimes you need to kick someone in the ass.

- Alex Rodriguez

I want to be the best, and the best work. You have to earn what you get, and you have to work to keep it.

- Alex Rodriguez

There is a difference between image and reputation. Image is nice. Reputation is developed over an entire career. Reputation is what I'm searching fo…

- Alex Rodriguez

Fear of failure is what fuels me, keeps me on edge and sharp. I'm not as good when I'm comfortable.

- Alex Rodriguez