The only way to prove that youre a good sport is to lose. – Ernie Banks
You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you arent happy in one place, chances are you wont be happy anyplace. – Ernie Banks
Loyalty and friendship, which is to me the same, created all the wealth that Ive ever thought Id have. – 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 days are not very patient. – Ernie Banks
When I wake up in the morning, I feel like a billionaire without paying taxes. – Ernie Banks
But it all comes down to friendship, treating people right. – Ernie Banks
I own stock, and I also insure my car with Geico. – 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