I’m not afraid to die.
JOHN WOODENJust try to be the best you can be; never cease trying to be the best you can be. That’s in your power.
More John Wooden Quotes
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Friendship is two-sided. It isn’t a friend just because someone’s doing something nice for you. That’s a nice person. There’s friendship when you do for each other. It’s like marriage – it’s two-sided.
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Never mistake activity for achievement.
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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 thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.
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The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.
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The most important thing in the world is family and love.
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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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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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Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who’ll argue with you.
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Don’t let making a living prevent you from making a life.
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We can have no progress without change, whether it be basketball or anything else.
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Ability is a poor man’s wealth.
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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 had three rules for my players: No profanity. Don’t criticize a teammate. Never be late.
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