Discipline yourself, and others won’t need to.
JOHN WOODENI think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession.
More John Wooden Quotes
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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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Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.
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I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs.
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I like to spend time in the past, with the things that have been important to me.
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Be prepared and be honest.
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If I am through learning, I am through.
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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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The most important thing in the world is family and love.
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Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.
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Be more concerned with your character than your reputation.
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No one can really honestly be the very best, no one.
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All of life is peaks and valleys. Don’t let the peaks get too high and the valleys too low.
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A strong leader accepts blame and gives the credit. A weak leader gives blame and accepts the credit.
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I found golf was too time consuming, but I did enjoy it.
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If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes.
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