Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.
JOHN WOODENAbility may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.
More John Wooden Quotes
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Make each day your masterpiece.
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Young people need models, not critics.
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I think you have to be what you are. Don’t try to be somebody else. You have to be yourself at all times.
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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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We can have no progress without change, whether it be basketball or anything else.
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Well, if you’re true to yourself you’re going to be true to everyone else.
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Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character.
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The best competition I have is against myself to become better.
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The eight laws of learning are explanation, demonstration, imitation, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition.
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The most important thing in the world is family and love.
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I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession.
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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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Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.
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The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.
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Champions never complain, they are too busy getting better.
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