The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.
JOHN WOODENAbility may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.
More John Wooden Quotes
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We can have no progress without change, whether it be basketball or anything else.
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I don’t believe in fate.
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You can lose when you outscore somebody in a game. And you can win when you’re outscored.
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Don’t let making a living prevent you from making a life.
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The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.
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Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
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Don’t give up on your dreams, or your dreams will give up on you.
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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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Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.
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I had three rules for my players: No profanity. Don’t criticize a teammate. Never be late.
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Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.
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I don’t believe in praying to win.
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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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A strong leader accepts blame and gives the credit. A weak leader gives blame and accepts the credit.
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Passion is momentary; love is enduring.
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