Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.
JOHN WOODENIt’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.
More John Wooden Quotes
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I don’t believe in praying to win.
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Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.
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If I am through learning, I am through.
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A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.
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The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.
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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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No one can really honestly be the very best, no one.
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The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.
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Be more concerned with your character than your reputation.
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Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who’ll argue with you.
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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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I was built up from my dad more than anyone else.
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When you hurry you’re more apt to make mistakes. But you have to be quick. If you’re not quick you can’t get things done.
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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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The best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.
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