I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession.
JOHN WOODENWhen 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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Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who’ll argue with you.
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I found golf was too time consuming, but I did enjoy it.
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Ability is a poor man’s wealth.
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If I am through learning, I am through.
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Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.
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All of life is peaks and valleys. Don’t let the peaks get too high and the valleys too low.
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Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
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The best competition I have is against myself to become better.
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Never mistake activity for achievement.
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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 think you have to be what you are. Don’t try to be somebody else. You have to be yourself at all times.
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Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.
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Be prepared and be honest.
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Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.
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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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