I had three rules for my players: No profanity. Don’t criticize a teammate. Never be late.
JOHN WOODENIt’s not so important who starts the game but who finishes it.
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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 don’t believe in praying to win.
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Never lie, never cheat, never steal.
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It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.
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If I am through learning, I am through.
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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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I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs.
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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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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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Earn the right to be proud and confident.
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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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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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Don’t measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability.
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The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.
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Make each day your masterpiece.
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