Quotes by Jackie Robinson

A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.

The most luxurious possession, the richest treasure anybody has, is his personal dignity.

Today, Negroes play on every big league club and in every minor league. With millions of other Negroes in other walks of life, we are willing to stand up and be counted for what we believe in. In baseball or out, we are no longer willing to wait until Judgment Day for equality - we want it here on earth as well as in Heaven.

Many people resented my impatience and honesty, but I never cared about acceptance as much as I cared about respect.