"I am convinced that God wanted me to be a baseball player"
- Roberto Clemente
About this Quote
Roberto Clemente was an expert baseball player who was understood for his strong work principles and commitment to helping others. He was a devout Catholic and thought that God had a prepare for him. This quote reflects his strong faith and belief that God had actually chosen him to be a baseball player. He believed that God had actually given him the skill and drive to be effective in the sport. He was determined to use his presents to make a distinction in the world. He was a good example for lots of and an inspiration to those who followed him. He was a leader on and off the field and his tradition resides on today. His quote is a pointer that all of us have a purpose in life which we need to aim to use our presents to make a favorable effect on the world.
"I'm a very lucky guy. I had so many people help me over the years that I never had many problems. If I had a problem, I could sit down with someone and they would explain the problem to me, and the problem become like a baseball game"