Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.
JOHN WOODENAdversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.
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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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Be prepared and be honest.
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Discipline yourself, and others won’t need to.
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I was built up from my dad more than anyone else.
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We can have no progress without change, whether it be basketball or anything else.
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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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Don’t let making a living prevent you from making a life.
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I don’t believe in fate.
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A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.
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If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?
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If I am through learning, I am through.
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Champions never complain, they are too busy getting better.
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I am not as good as I ought to be. I am not as good as I want to be. I am not as good as I’m going to be. But I am thankful that I am better than I used to be.
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Make each day your masterpiece.
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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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