Be more concerned with your character than your reputation.
JOHN WOODENYoung people need models, not critics.
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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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A strong leader accepts blame and gives the credit. A weak leader gives blame and accepts the credit.
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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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It’s not so important who starts the game but who finishes it.
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The most important thing in the world is family and love.
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Never make excuses. Your friends don’t need them and your foes won’t believe them.
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The best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.
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Be prepared and be honest.
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Well, if you’re true to yourself you’re going to be true to everyone else.
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Don’t let making a living prevent you from making a life.
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I think you have to be what you are. Don’t try to be somebody else. You have to be yourself at all times.
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Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.
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We can have no progress without change, whether it be basketball or anything else.
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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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Don’t give up on your dreams, or your dreams will give up on you.
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