Quotes from John Wooden
Parenting is the most important profession in the world.
- John Wooden
I've never stopped trying to do what's right. I'm not doing it to earn favor with God. I'm doing it because it's the right thing to do.
- John Wooden
He who truly seeks God has found Him.
- John Wooden
Good judgment, common sense, and reason all fly out the window when emotions kick down your door.
- John Wooden
Once you become a good person, then you have a chance of becoming a good basketball player.
- John Wooden
Make each day a masterpiece. Don't think your best days are out there somewhere. Why not today? Why can't today be a great day? It can if you believe it will.
- John Wooden
Material possessions, winning scores, and great reputations are meaningless in the eyes of the Lord, because He knows what we really are and that is all that matters.
- John Wooden
There is great joy in doing something for somebody else with no thought in receiving anything in return.
- John Wooden
Defense is a definite part of the game, and a great part of defense is learning to play it without fouling.
- John Wooden
Pray for guidance and give thanks for your blessings everyday.
- John Wooden
Promise yourself that you will talk health, happiness, and prosperity as often as possible.
- John Wooden
Mix idealism with realism and add hard work. This will often bring much more than you could ever hope for.
- John Wooden