Branch Rickey Quotes

Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.

When you sign your name on the dotted line, it's more than just playing baseball. You have a responsibility to make good decisions and show people how things are supposed to be done.

I have lived my life that way and I expect the people who work for me to be the same way.

I have my flaws too, but I am a professional who doesn't like to miss or lose.

The professionals must set a good example.

I'm not a perfect person who doesn't mess up, eat bad, not work out - I do all those things. It's just for the most part, when I'm working, I don't feel like I have the choice. I have to bring my A-game.

There is an honor to what we do, and there are no shortcuts.

If you want to be pro, you have to hold yourself accountable. It's about what you do when nobody's looking.

Do your very best on every task. Imagine that everyone is watching even when no one is watching.

New Rule: Someone has to tell Francesco Schettino that embracing a callous policy of "every man for himself" doesn't make you a sea captain. It makes you the Republican nominee.

I cannot be casual about my work.

I really try to handle my business on the floor.

As cricketers and professionals, with the scrutiny that is on us, we have to obviously be careful and behave ourselves.

I think, with every kid I coach, I'm trying to get them to do the right thing all the time. I always feel like you should raise the bar. There needs to be expectations.

It's a great thing to have: that pressure everywhere you go, that responsibility. I think it's good to have it.

Once I turned pro, I was like,' OK, this is not fun and games now. This is me. I'm going to come, and I work on karma. I'm not going to go after somebody if I don't have a reason behind it, so as soon as there is some sort of a reason for me to do something that I need to do, then I'll do it.'

Remember, you're not always the professional.

It is important we don't become complacent, do our job and stay professional.

I actually really enjoy work ethic.

I believe in doing the right things; that is my character and personality.

I work hard, I am punctual and believe that I am sincere.

I think guilt can be good to a small degree, keep you on the right path.

I do not want to gain a reputation for lacking discipline because I always look to play within the laws.

I try to be professional and play all the games I can.

Work ethic is probably my No. 1 value and No. 1 attribute.