8 Quotes By 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 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