Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous
old John Wooden quotes, John Wooden sayings, and John Wooden proverbs, collected over the years from a variety
of sources.'
Losing is only temporary and not all encompassing. You must simply study it, learn from it, and try hard not to lose the same way again. Then you must have the self-control to forget about it.John Wooden
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A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.John Wooden
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Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.John Wooden
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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.John Wooden
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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.John Wooden
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Don't whine, complain, or make excuses.John Wooden
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Mix idealism with realism and add hard work. This will often bring much more than you could ever hope for.John Wooden
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Good values are like a magnet – they attract good people.John Wooden
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Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who'll argue with you.John Wooden
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Be true to yourself. Make each day a masterpiece.John Wooden
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There is no substitute for work. Worthwhile results come from hard work and careful planning.John Wooden
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Make your "yes" mean yes, and your "no" mean no.John Wooden
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Fairness is giving all people the treatment they earn and deserve. It doesn't mean treating everyone alike.John Wooden
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It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.John Wooden
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Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who'll argue with you.John Wooden
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Champions are brilliant at the basics.John Wooden
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You will never outperform your inner circle.John Wooden
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If you do enough small things right, big things can happen.John Wooden
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If pursuing material things becomes your only goal, you will fail in so many ways. Besides, in time all material things go away.John Wooden
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Material possessions, winning scores, and great reputations are meaningless in the eyes of the Lord, because He knows what we really are and that is all that matters.John Wooden
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Stay the course. When thwarted try again; harder; smarter. Persevere relentlessly.John Wooden
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There is no pillow as soft as a clear conscience.John Wooden
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Flexibility is the key to stability.John Wooden
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My philosophy of defense is to keep the pressure on an opponent until you get to his emotions.John Wooden
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Defense is a definite part of the game, and a great part of defense is learning to play it without fouling.John Wooden
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Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you are capable.John Wooden
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It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit.John Wooden
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Be quick, but don't hurry.John Wooden
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Adaptability is being able to adjust to any situation at any given time.John Wooden
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Teamwork is not a preference, it is a requirement.John Wooden