My dad told me when I went into high school, 'It's not what you do when you walk in the door that matters. It's what you do when you walk out.' That'…

- Jim Thome

I don't really like filling my brain with a lot of stuff.

- Jim Thome

I sign every autograph I can for kids because I remember myself at that age. I think it's ridiculous that some guys won't sign for a kid.

- Jim Thome

This is a tremendous honor (winning the 2002 Roberto Clemente Award), to be considered in the same class as Roberto Clemente. He is a hero and role m…

- Jim Thome

The strongest thing I put into my body is steak and eggs. I just eat. I'm not a supplement guy. Steroids are not even a thought.

- Jim Thome

Charisma's good every night. Something special is always about to happen. You've got to believe it.

- Jim Thome

The passion is my favorite part of the city [Philadelphia]. You go from 'we love you' to 'we hate you' back to 'you walk on water.' You're driving, a…

- Jim Thome

If I had to give advice about parents, it would be this: Value your relationships with them. Those relationships are what you stand for. Not only are…

- Jim Thome

Not playing every day, I kind of healed up a little bit from the little injuries that I had the year before. Then, when I got home this winter and my…

- Jim Thome