Jackie Robinson

"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives."

"I guess you'd call me an independent, since I've never identified myself with one party or another in politics. I always decide my vote by taking as careful a look as I can at the actual candidates and issues themselves, no matter what the party label."

"I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being."