Champions never complain, they are too busy getting better.
JOHN WOODENI’m not afraid to die.
More John Wooden Quotes
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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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You can lose when you outscore somebody in a game. And you can win when you’re outscored.
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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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The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.
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I like to spend time in the past, with the things that have been important to me.
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Don’t let making a living prevent you from making a life.
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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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Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.
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The most important thing in the world is family and love.
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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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Friendship is two-sided. It isn’t a friend just because someone’s doing something nice for you. That’s a nice person. There’s friendship when you do for each other. It’s like marriage – it’s two-sided.
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Young people need models, not critics.
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I was built up from my dad more than anyone else.
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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.
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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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