John Wooden quotes

John Wooden was an American basketball coach and former player, widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in sports history. His leadership brought UCLA to an unprecedented ten NCAA national championships. He inspired generations with his "Pyramid of Success" philosophy and dedication to teamwork. Here are 113 of his quotes:

You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you. (John Wooden)
Worry more about your character than your reputation. Character is what you are, reputation merely what others think you are. View quote
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Young people need models, not critics. View quote
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The main ingredient of stardom, is the rest of the team. View quote
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Don't let things you can't do stop you from doing things you can. View quote
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Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be thankful. Conceit is self-given; be careful. View quote
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It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. View quote
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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. View quote
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Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. View quote
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Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then. View quote
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Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who'll argue with you. (John Wooden)
Failure is not fatal but failure to change might be. View quote
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Don't mistake activity with achievement. View quote
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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. View quote
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Discipline yourself and others won't need to. View quote
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It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen. View quote
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A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself for the group, for the good of the group - that's teamwork. View quote
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Don't beat yourself. That's the worst kind of defeat you'll ever suffer. reported by Bill Walton. View quote
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Ability is a poor man's wealth. View quote
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A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. View quote
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Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out. (John Wooden)
‎"Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights. View quote
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Success is peace of mind attained only through self-satisfaction and knowing you've made the effort, do the best of what you're capable. View quote
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You are not a failure until you start blaming others for your mistakes. View quote
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You control the terms of the conflict. Make them play your game. Don't try to play theirs. reported by Bill Walton. View quote
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John Wooden

Occupation: American Coach
Born: October 14, 1910
Died: June 4, 2010
Quotes count: 113
Wikipedia: John Wooden

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