Eric Davis quotes

Life is too short to worry about anything. You had better enjoy it because the next day promises nothing. (Eric Davis)
Never give up and don't ask why because every situation does not need an answer. I'm a firm believer that I don't worry about anything I can't control. View quote
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Not being re-signed in Baltimore was probably the lowest point, mentally, of my career. That city was the only place where I wanted to be at the time, based on everything that had transpired. View quote
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Most of the places I've been, I've been a main piece of the puzzle. View quote
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Circulating through the children's ward and seeing terminally ill kids, heads shaved, smiling and having a ball despite the tubes and needles sticking into them, I thought: What do I have to worry about? If God takes me, at least I've lived for 35 years. View quote
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It takes a lot of energy to be negative. You have to work at it. But smiling is painless. I'd rather spend my energy smiling. View quote
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If you don't believe in something, you'll fall for anything. I believe everything happens for a reason. If you are strong from within, you can will anything. I'm a firm believer that where there's a will, there's a way. View quote
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People spend time worrying about things they think they have to have and lose perception of what they do have. You can have all the money and material things you want. If you aren't here to enjoy them, what good do they do? View quote
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I was hitting .360 when I was diagnosed. I didn't forget how to play while I was recovering. I don't know if the cancer is gone for good. I don't think anyone ever knows, but no one is going to steal my joy for as along as I'm able to play baseball. View quote
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If you're feeling pressure, then you shouldn't be here. View quote
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My only goal is to play 162 games and help this team win. If I can do that, everything will take care of itself. (Eric Davis)
You can't get more appreciation than that, to be elected by the fans. That's the ultimate, really. View quote
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I remember in 1990, there were five of us making $3 million a year. When guys passed us, we didn't cry. Why would we cry? You didn't get mad when someone got $6 million. Or $8 million. View quote
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I will be a role model for cancer patients for the rest of my life. But you know what? When I was getting chemo, those people inspired me. View quote
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I've been operated on 13 times. View quote
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I'll have a stamp on me forever. There will always be questions. I brought new fans to the Orioles' organization, and that's good. View quote
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When you get back on the field and do things, any doubts you've developed leave. The more consistent you become, the fewer doubts you have. View quote
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Baseball is not what I love. It's my job. View quote
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Everyone would like to play in their hometown, but right now I like Cincinnati, I like the way it's going. I'm happy. View quote
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I'm no different than others with cancer. I just happen to play professional baseball. I'm part of those statistics that cancer has touched as well. View quote
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I want to establish myself as the first Eric Davis, not the next Willie Mays. (Eric Davis)
I ate while I was taking chemo. The doctors didn't know. I really didn't get any nausea. I didn't have side effects. I would be drained for a day and a half. View quote
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People always ask me how I can hit the ball so far, and I say, 'I just swing.' It's the coaches who first told me I had good bat speed. I was just swinging, and I guess it was fast. I'm pretty fast at everything. View quote
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I was able to get operated on four days after I was diagnosed. It was just a matter of getting this baseball-sized tumor out of me. I reflect now on how lucky I was to be in the situation where I could get the best possible help and treatment. View quote
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I was fortunate to play for Pete Rose and have teammates like Ken Griffey Sr., Tony Perez and Dave Concepcion. I grew up in the game with a mature attitude. I've always known it was better to be seen and not heard. View quote
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Photo: Rick Dikeman, GFDL
Occupation: American Athlete
Born: May 29, 1962
Quotes count: 50