As long as I can compete, I won't quit.
Cal Ripken, Jr.Read
I did make a choice when I got away from baseball to be there to get my kids off to college.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of prioritizing family over career.
Cal Ripken, Jr. reflects on the significant decision he made to step away from his baseball career in order to focus on being present for his children as they transition to college. This highlights the value of family and the importance of supporting loved ones during pivotal moments in their lives.
Themes
FamilyChildrenParentingCareerChoices
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about work-life balance, one might use this quote to inspire others to value family time.
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Cal Ripken, Jr.Read
I never understood that when I heard people retire - they said they missed being around the guys. I don't have a need to make a play in the ninth inning of a game anymore. But being on the inside and being part of a team is something that you really do value and you really do miss.
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I've felt some great feelings on the baseball field... in front of 50,000 people and millions on TV... but the feeling you get when you give a kid a chance, that is a hundred times greater than that feeling.
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By far, the best moment of my big league career was when I caught the last out at the World Series.
Cal Ripken, Jr.Read
So many good things have happened to me in the game of baseball. When I do allow myself a chance to think about it, it's almost like a storybook career. You feel so blessed to have been able to compete this long.
Cal Ripken, Jr.Read
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