I’m not afraid to die.
JOHN WOODENYoung people need models, not critics.
More John Wooden Quotes
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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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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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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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The most important thing in the world is family and love.
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Be prepared and be honest.
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Champions never complain, they are too busy getting better.
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I think that in any group activity – whether it be business, sports, or family – there has to be leadership or it won’t be successful.
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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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The eight laws of learning are explanation, demonstration, imitation, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition.
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Never mistake activity for achievement.
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Young people need models, not critics.
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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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I don’t believe in fate.
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Discipline yourself, and others won’t need to.
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