They said I was the greatest pitcher they ever saw... I couldn't understand why they couldn't give me no justice.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Despite being recognized as the best, the author feels overlooked or unfairly treated.
- In plain terms
- I was great but not given proper recognition.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognition does not always match ability.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What counts as justice?
- How do you handle being overlooked?
Another view
Recognition is often subjective and influenced by bias.
More from Satchel Paige
There never was a man on Earth who pitched as much as me. But the more I pitched, the stronger my arm would get.
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Permalink to quote #27 The only change is that baseball has turned Paige from a second class citizen to a second class immortal.
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