Quotes from John Wooden
It matters not the subject taught, nor all the books on all the shelves, What matters most, yes most of all, is what the teachers are themselves.
- John Wooden
The coach is first of all a teacher.
- John Wooden
Well, your greatest joy definitely comes from doing something for another, especially when it was done with no thought of something in return.
- John Wooden
1. Be on time. 2. Never criticize a teammate. 3. Never use profanity.
- John Wooden
A life not lived for others is not a life, a game not played for others is not a game.
- John Wooden
I had three rules for my players: No profanity. Don't criticize a teammate. Never be late.
- John Wooden
Ability is a poor man's wealth.
- John Wooden
What you are as a person is far more important that what you are as a basketball player.
- John Wooden
Adversity is the state in which man mostly easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.
- John Wooden
Respect a man, and he will do all the more.
- John Wooden
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.
- John Wooden
You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.
- John Wooden