QUOTES by John Wooden
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“In the end, it’s about the teaching, and what I always loved about coaching was the practices. Not the games, not the tournaments, not the alumni stuff. But teaching the players during practice was what coaching was all about to me.”
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“The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.”
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“There are many things that are essential to arriving at true peace of mind, and one of the most important is faith, which cannot be acquired without prayer.”
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“Be true to yourself. Make each day a masterpiece. Help others. Drink deeply from good books. Make friendship a fine art. Build a shelter against a rainy day.”
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“If you’re not making mistakes then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes.”
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“When you hurry you’re more apt to make mistakes. But you have to be quick. If you’re not quick you can’t get things done.”
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“You can’t let praise or criticism get to you. It’s a weakness to get caught up in either one.”
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“If there’s anything you could point out where I was a little different, it was the fact that I never mentioned winning.”
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“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”
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“Just try to be the best you can be; never cease trying to be the best you can be. That’s in your power.”
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“Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.”
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Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights.
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“Well, your greatest joy definitely comes from doing something for another, especially when it was done with no thought of something in return.”
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“I think you have to be what you are. Don’t try to be somebody else. You have to be yourself at all times.”
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“I’d rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and a little talent.”
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“Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.”
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“Don’t measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability.”
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“If you are afraid to fail, you will never do the things you are capable of doing.”
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“We can have no progress without change, whether it be basketball or anything else.”
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“Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.”
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“You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.”
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“Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.”
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“Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who’ll argue with you.”
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“It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.”
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“You have to apply yourself each day to becoming a little better. By applying yourself to the task of becoming a little better each and every day over a period of time, you will become a lot better.”
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“Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make friendship a fine art, drink deeply from good books – especially the Bible, build a shelter against a rainy day, give thanks for your blessings and pray for guidance every day.”
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“Talent is god-given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.”
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“It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.”
Quote by -John Wooden
“You have to apply yourself each day to becoming a little better. By applying yourself to the task of becoming a little better each and every day over a period of time, you will become a lot better.”
Quote by -John Wooden
“Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make friendship a fine art, drink deeply from good books – especially the Bible, build a shelter against a rainy day, give thanks for your blessings and pray for guidance every day.”
Quote by -John Wooden