John Wooden Sayings and Quotes

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.'

Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out. John Wooden
You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you. John Wooden
Make each day a masterpiece. Don't think your best days are out there somewhere. Why not today? Why can't today be a great day? It can if you believe it will. John Wooden
A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment John Wooden
Good coaching is about leadership and instilling respect in your players. Dictators lead through fear - good coaches do not. John Wooden
A Coach must never forget that he is a leader and not merely a person with authority. John Wooden
Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out. John Wooden
Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful. John Wooden
I'd rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and a little talent. John Wooden
I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession. John Wooden
Failure isn't fatal, but failure to change might be John Wooden
Failure isn't fatal, but failure to change might be. John Wooden
Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. John Wooden
Today is the only day. Yesterday is gone. John Wooden
A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life. John Wooden
A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. John Wooden
Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out. John Wooden
It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen. John Wooden
Be more concerned with what you can do for others than what others can do for you. You'll be surprised at the results. John Wooden
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
The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team. John Wooden
Consideration for others brings many things. John Wooden
It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit. John Wooden
The most important thing in the world is family and love. John Wooden
Without proper self-evaluation, failure is inevitable. John Wooden
It's too late for preparation when opportunity strikes. John Wooden
Be prepared and be honest. John Wooden
Confidence comes from being prepared. John Wooden
Adaptability is being able to adjust to any situation at any given time. John Wooden
Nobody is a real loser-until they start blaming somebody else. John Wooden