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John WoodenJohn Wooden It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.
John WoodenJohn Wooden It’s not so important who starts the game but who finishes it.
John WoodenJohn Wooden The best competition I have is against myself to become better.
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John WoodenJohn Wooden I like to spend time in the past, with the things that have been important to me.
John WoodenJohn Wooden Don’t let making a living prevent you from making a life.
John WoodenJohn Wooden 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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