That's a real void in my life. I see a lot of people who struggled and went to jail and the dogs were after them. I'd look them in the eyes and say, 'God almighty, I wish I'd have been there.'
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
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
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.
Loyalty and friendship, which is to me the same, created all the wealth that I've ever thought I'd have. - Ernie Banks
Loyalty and friendship, which is to me the same, created all the wealth that I've ever thought I'd have.
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
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…
Baseball reveals character; golf exposes it. - Ernie Banks
Baseball reveals character; golf exposes it.
It's a great day for a ball game; let's play two! - Ernie Banks
It's a great day for a ball game; let's play two!
Work? I never worked a day in my life. I always loved what I was doing, had a passion for it. - Ernie Banks
Work? I never worked a day in my life. I always loved what I was doing, had a passion for it.
Spring training means flowers, people coming outdoors, sunshine, optimism and baseball. Spring training is a time to think about being young again. - Ernie Banks
Spring training means flowers, people coming outdoors, sunshine, optimism and baseball. Spring training is a time to think about being young again.
The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose. - Ernie Banks
The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose.
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