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Quotes from John Wooden

How many of us have conflicts with someone else- and how many of us pray for that person? We have individuals with whom we are competitive, or whom we dislike or have a quarrel with; but very few of us have true enemies in the martial sense. And yet if Lincoln could pray fervently- and contemporary reports indicate he did- for the people who were opposing him, how much more can we do for someone we just find a little irritating?
~ John Wooden
Although there is no progress without change, not all change is progress.
~ John Wooden
Talent is God-given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.
~ John Wooden
Your reputation is what you're perceived to be, Your character is what you really are
~ John Wooden
If I were ever prosecuted for my religion, I truly hope there would be enough evidence to convict me.
~ John Wooden
Worry more about your character than your reputation. Character is what you are, reputation merely what others think you are.
~ John Wooden
Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.
~ John Wooden
Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.
~ John Wooden
Success is peace of mind in knowing you did your best.
~ John Wooden
The man who is afraid to risk failure seldom has to face success.
~ John Wooden
The importance of repetition until automaticity cannot be overstated. Repetition is the key to learning.
~ John Wooden
The key ingredient to stardom is the team.
~ John Wooden
It isn't about what you do, but how you do it
~ John Wooden
Make each day your masterpiece.
~ John Wooden
Never try to be better than somebody else. But most importantly, never cease trying to be the best you can be.
~ John Wooden
Be more concerned with character than reputation. Character is what you are, reputation is what people think you are.
~ John Wooden
Things turn out best for those who make best of how things turn out.
~ John Wooden
If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over? Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.
~ John Wooden
You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you
~ John Wooden
If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes.
~ John Wooden
We are many, but are we much?
~ John Wooden
Next to love, balance is the most important thing.
~ John Wooden
If you stay intent and your ability warrants it, you will eventually reach the top of the mountain.
~ John Wooden
Never mistake activity for achievement.
~ John Wooden