I’d rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and a little talent.
JOHN WOODENThe best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.
More John Wooden Quotes
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I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession.
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The best competition I have is against myself to become better.
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The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.
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Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.
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Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.
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The best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.
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It takes time to create excellence. If it could be done quickly, more people would do it.
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Young people need models, not critics.
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Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character.
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Never make excuses. Your friends don’t need them and your foes won’t believe them.
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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.
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Don’t let making a living prevent you from making a life.
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Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.
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I don’t believe in praying to win.
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I think that in any group activity – whether it be business, sports, or family – there has to be leadership or it won’t be successful.
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