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Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.

John Wooden

The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.
JOHN WOODEN

Book Old Reading Worse
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.
JOHN WOODEN

Goodness Thankful Want
If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?
JOHN WOODEN

Motivational Right Time
Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
JOHN WOODEN

Advice Inspirational Interfere
Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It’s courage that counts.
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Count Courage Failure Fatal Final Success
I’d rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and a little talent.
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Basketball Experience Motivational Talent
I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession.
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Future Profession Society Teacher
A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.
JOHN WOODEN

Cause Coach Correct Leadership
A strong leader accepts blame and gives the credit. A weak leader gives blame and accepts the credit.
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Acceptance Basketball Blame Credit Leadership Weak
The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.
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Character Deep Man True Watch
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.
JOHN WOODEN

Done Hurry Mistake Philosophy Quick
I had three rules for my players: No profanity. Don’t criticize a teammate. Never be late.
JOHN WOODEN

Criticism Late Leadersship Player Rule
It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.
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Inspirational Minimalism Vital
Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.
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Admire Adversity Himself Man
The best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.
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Children Father Love Mother
I think you have to be what you are. Don’t try to be somebody else. You have to be yourself at all times.
JOHN WOODEN

Be Yourself Time Try

Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.

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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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