Quotes from Charles Barkley

Unfortunately, as I tell my white friends, we, as black people, we're never going to be successful - not because of you white people but because of other black people. When you're black, you have to deal with so much crap in your life from other black people.

The Republicans always do a good job of dividing and conquering. They do a really good job of making black folks, poor white folks, and Hispanics not like each other.

I am a big pro-choice guy.

We never discuss race in this country until something bad happens.

It's my job, with the position of power that I'm in and being able to be on television, I'm supposed to stand up for the people who can't stand up for themselves.

We don't need refs, but I guess white guys need something to do.

Sometimes that light at the end of the tunnel is a train.

I'm not a role model... Just because I dunk a basketball doesn't mean I should raise your kids.

My message is simple: take control of your life

When you're black, you have to deal with so much crap in your life from other black people. It's a dirty, dark secret; I'm glad it's coming out.

What I try to do is, I just want the fans to enjoy the game.

The only difference between a good shot and a bad shot is if it goes in or not

Being black or white isn't an accomplishment. What you do with your life - or what you accomplish with your life - dictates what you should be proud of.

I'm a mad dog whose only concern is winning.

There's only 5 real jobs in the world. Teacher, fireman, policeman, doctor and somebody who is in the armed service. If you don't have one of those 5 jobs, you shouldn't take your life that serious.

LeBron is a great player and a great guy, but he's a drama queen.

I would love to be a general manager just for the challenge.

My initial response was to sue her for defamation of character, but then I realized that I had no character.

One thing about being famous is the people around you, you pay all their bills so they very rarely disagree with you because they want you to pick up the check.

I really like ESPN. They do a great job.

For some reason, we're brainwashed to think if you're not a thug or an idiot, you're not black enough. If you go to school, make good grades, speak intelligent, and don't break the law, you're not a good black person.

We only put the negative black people on television. We don't put the good, hard-working black people.

When you steal from somebody, you are saying to them, 'I don't respect how hard you worked for your money.' When somebody steals from you, that's what they're saying.

I think you have an obligation to be honest.