In all my years of baseball
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In all my years of baseball,
I have always expected to be traded.
I never liked the idea.
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Meaning
This quote means being treated as movable property in a business can feel dehumanizing even when it is expected. Acceptance does not remove discomfort.
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Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson was an American baseball player and civil rights activist, famously breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. His quotes often reflect courage, determination, and equality. Robinson inspires athletes, activists, and leaders to challenge injustice, persevere against adversity, and make a lasting impact in sports and society.
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â Blacks have had to learn to protect themselves by being cynical but not cynical enough to slam the door on potential opportunities. We go through life walking a tightrope to prevent too much disillusionment. â
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â The way I figured it, I was even with baseball and baseball with me. The game had done much for me, and I had done much for it. â
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â How you played in yesterday's game is all that counts. â
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