Quotes from John Wooden
Talent is God-given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.
- John Wooden
Your reputation is what you're perceived to be, Your character is what you really are
- John Wooden
If I were ever prosecuted for my religion, I truly hope there would be enough evidence to convict me.
- John Wooden
Worry more about your character than your reputation. Character is what you are, reputation merely what others think you are.
- John Wooden
Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.
- John Wooden
Success is peace of mind in knowing you did your best.
- John Wooden
The man who is afraid to risk failure seldom has to face success.
- John Wooden
Make each day your masterpiece.
- John Wooden
Never try to be better than somebody else. But most importantly, never cease trying to be the best you can be.
- John Wooden
Be more concerned with character than reputation. Character is what you are, reputation is what people think you are.
- John Wooden
You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you
- John Wooden
If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes.
- John Wooden