You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace.

- Ernie Banks

I learned from Mr. Wrigley, early in my career, that loyalty wins and it creates friendships. I saw it work for him in his business.

- Ernie Banks

Loyalty and friendship, which is to me the same, created all the wealth that I've ever thought I'd have.

- Ernie Banks

Baseball reveals character; golf exposes it.

- Ernie Banks

People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these…

- Ernie Banks

Spring training means flowers, people coming outdoors, sunshine, optimism and baseball. Spring training is a time to think about being young again.

- Ernie Banks

Work? I never worked a day in my life. I always loved what I was doing, had a passion for it.

- Ernie Banks

It's a great day for a ball game; let's play two!

- Ernie Banks

The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose.

- Ernie Banks