Quotes from John Wooden
Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights.
- John Wooden
I don't think I was a fine game coach. I'm trying to be honest. I think I was a good practice coach.
- John Wooden
If pursuing material things becomes your only goal, you will fail in so many ways. Besides, in time all material things go away.
- John Wooden
I worry that business leaders are more interested in material gain than they are in having the patience to build up a strong organization, and a strong organization starts with caring for their people.
- John Wooden
The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.
- John Wooden
My eyesight is not nearly as good. My hearing is probably going away. My memory is slipping too. But I'm still around.
- John Wooden
Those of us who have been blessed with worldly success have an even greater responsibility to make an impact with our time, talents, and resources.
- John Wooden
The most important thing in the world is family and love.
- John Wooden
Next to love, balance is the most important thing.
- John Wooden
Love is the most powerful four letter word.
- John Wooden
Be prepared and be honest.
- John Wooden
I wanted my players to always be searching, especially for truth. I wanted them to know what they believed and be able to defend it. Truth will always stand the test of scrutiny.
- John Wooden