I had three rules for my players: No profanity. Don’t criticize a teammate. Never be late.
JOHN WOODENWhatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who’ll argue with you.
More John Wooden Quotes
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I’m not afraid to die.
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A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.
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Don’t give up on your dreams, or your dreams will give up on you.
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Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character.
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Be more concerned with your character than your reputation.
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Passion is momentary; love is enduring.
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When you hurry you’re more apt to make mistakes. But you have to be quick. If you’re not quick you can’t get things done.
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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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Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.
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I found golf was too time consuming, but I did enjoy it.
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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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What is right is more important than who is right.
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The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.
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The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.
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Young people need models, not critics.
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