Young people need models, not critics.
JOHN WOODENSuccess is never final, failure is never fatal. It’s courage that counts.
More John Wooden Quotes
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Be more concerned with your character than your reputation.
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Champions never complain, they are too busy getting better.
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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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If I am through learning, I am through.
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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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Well, if you’re true to yourself you’re going to be true to everyone else.
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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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The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.
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Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.
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It takes time to create excellence. If it could be done quickly, more people would do it.
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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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Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.
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Love is the most important thing in the world. Hate, we should remove from the dictionary.
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Ability is a poor man’s wealth.
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Passion is momentary; love is enduring.
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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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Never mistake activity for achievement.
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Make each day your masterpiece.
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What is right is more important than who is right.
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The best competition I have is against myself to become better.
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It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.
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I found golf was too time consuming, but I did enjoy it.
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If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?
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Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.
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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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A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.
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