Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation. Your character is what you really are while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
JOHN WOODENI think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession.
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Love is the most important thing in the world. Hate, we should remove from the dictionary.
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I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs.
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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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If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes.
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It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.
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I don’t believe in fate.
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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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I don’t believe in praying to win.
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Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It’s courage that counts.
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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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Passion is momentary; love is enduring.
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What is right is more important than who is right.
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Well, if you’re true to yourself you’re going to be true to everyone else.
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I am not as good as I ought to be. I am not as good as I want to be. I am not as good as I’m going to be. But I am thankful that I am better than I used to be.
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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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The best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.
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It’s not so important who starts the game but who finishes it.
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Defense is a definite part of the game, and a great part of defense is learning to play it without fouling.
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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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Never mistake activity for achievement.
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Be prepared and be honest.
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Make each day your masterpiece.
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The best competition I have is against myself to become better.
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Don’t let making a living prevent you from making a life.
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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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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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