I like my players to be married and in debt. That's the way you motiv… — Ernie Banks

It's a kind of philosophy of my own life, to create the energy enough to keep on going. — Ernie Banks
Awards mean a lot, but they don't say it all. The people in baseball mean more to me than statistics. — Ernie Banks
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
When I wake up in the morning, I feel like a billionaire without paying taxes. — Ernie Banks
Did you hear that? I didn't hear anything. Put that question another way. — Ernie Banks
But it all comes down to friendship, treating people right. — Ernie Banks