Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.
JOHN WOODENThe true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.
More John Wooden Quotes
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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.
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I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs.
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Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.
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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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Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It’s courage that counts.
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What is right is more important than who is right.
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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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I’m not afraid to die.
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A mistake is valuable if you do four things with it: recognize it, admit it, learn from it, forget it.
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I was built up from my dad more than anyone else.
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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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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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Don’t give up on your dreams, or your dreams will give up on you.
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The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.
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Love is the most important thing in the world. Hate, we should remove from the dictionary.
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