I don’t believe in fate.
JOHN WOODENI don’t believe in fate.
JOHN WOODENBe 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 WOODENIf you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes.
JOHN WOODENAll of life is peaks and valleys. Don’t let the peaks get too high and the valleys too low.
JOHN WOODENThings turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.
JOHN WOODENDefense is a definite part of the game, and a great part of defense is learning to play it without fouling.
JOHN WOODENDon’t give up on your dreams, or your dreams will give up on you.
JOHN WOODENJust try to be the best you can be; never cease trying to be the best you can be. That’s in your power.
JOHN WOODENThe best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.
JOHN WOODENYoung people need models, not critics.
JOHN WOODENI found golf was too time consuming, but I did enjoy it.
JOHN WOODENWhat is right is more important than who is right.
JOHN WOODENLove is the most important thing in the world. Hate, we should remove from the dictionary.
JOHN WOODENThere 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.
JOHN WOODENBe prepared and be honest.
JOHN WOODENI had three rules for my players: No profanity. Don’t criticize a teammate. Never be late.
JOHN WOODEN