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 on business
I own stock, and I also insure my car with Geico. Ernie Banks on car
Loyalty and friendship, which is to me the same, created all the wealth that I've ever thought I'd have. Ernie Banks on friendship
But it all comes down to friendship, treating people right. Ernie Banks on friendship
You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. Ernie Banks on happiness
When I wake up in the morning, I feel like a billionaire without paying taxes. Ernie Banks on morning
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 on patience
The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose. Ernie Banks on sports