John Wooden on basketball
John Wooden71 quotes“I’d rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and a little talent.”
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Be more concerned with your character than your reputation.
John WoodenJohn Wooden Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
John WoodenJohn Wooden I’m not afraid to die.
John WoodenJohn Wooden Never lie, never cheat, never steal.
John WoodenJohn Wooden Earn the right to be proud and confident.
John WoodenJohn Wooden Passion is momentary; love is enduring.
John WoodenJohn Wooden It takes time to create excellence. If it could be done quickly, more people would do it.
John WoodenJohn Wooden I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession.
John WoodenJohn Wooden Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.
John WoodenJohn Wooden There are many things that are essential to arriving at true peace of mind, and one of the most important is faith, which cannot be acquired without prayer.
John WoodenJohn Wooden Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.
John WoodenJohn Wooden The best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.
John WoodenJohn Wooden The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.
John WoodenJohn Wooden If I am through learning, I am through.
John WoodenJohn Wooden A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.
John WoodenJohn Wooden Make each day your masterpiece.
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Olivia CliffordOlivia Clifford Let’s always bloom, savor and delight others with our beauty.
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Every time I feel tired while I am exercising and training, I close my eyes to see that picture, to see that list with my name. This usually motivates me to work again.
Michael JordanMichael Jordan I don’t go out and just try to score. I score because there is an opportunity to score.
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Michael JordanMichael Jordan If you’re trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I’ve had them; everybody has had them.
Michael JordanMichael Jordan The people who truly know me know what I’m like. There have been people who try to say things that aren’t fair, and I check them. And then they don’t like me because I checked them.
Kobe BryantKobe Bryant As far as carrying the torch for the years to come, I don’t know. I just want to be the best basketball player I can be.
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