Jackie Robinson

The right to play baseball should be based on ability, not on color.

I believe in the American dream, but I also believe that it's a dream that has to be fought for.

I don't want to be remembered as a great baseball player. I want to be remembered as a man who fought for what he believed in.

We need to make sure that every child has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their race or background.

It's not about what you achieve, it's about what you overcome.

I had to fight for everything I got.

Prejudice is a two-edged sword. It hurts the one who wields it as much as it hurts the one who is cut by it.

I never look back. I always look forward.

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

I don't believe in segregation. I believe in integration.

It is not enough to be a good athlete. You must also be a good person.

Discrimination is a disease.

I was a symbol of strength and hope for so many people.

I always tried to do my best, no matter what the circumstances.

The only way to make a difference is to stand up for what you believe in.

Racism is a cancer that must be eradicated.

I was just a man who was given an opportunity, and I tried to make the most of it.

We have to keep fighting for equality, no matter how long it takes.

I believe in the power of sports to bring people together.

My success was not just for me, it was for all black people.