Quotes about Values
Americans have been conditioned to respect newness, whatever it costs them.
- John Updike
Worry more about your character than your reputation. Character is what you are, reputation merely what others think you are.
- John Wooden
Be more concerned with character than reputation. Character is what you are, reputation is what people think you are.
- John Wooden
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
- John Wooden
As a leader you must be sincerely committed to what's right rather than who's right.
- John Wooden
Ethics and Attitude Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation. Character is what you really are. Reputation is what people say you are. Character is more important.
- John Wooden
Some people today may think these are naive or kind of corny. But think a moment about what they mean and who you become if you abide by them. That isn't naive. You don't become corny.
- John Wooden
Now parents will say, "We're just trying to make ends meet," and they're telling the truth. But if you think too much about the pursuit of material things, you're going to hurt those youngsters you're working so hard to buy material things for.
- John Wooden
True happiness comes from the things that cannot be taken away from you. Making the full effort to do the right thing can never be taken away from you.
- John Wooden
Good values are like a magnet, they attract good people.
- John Wooden
Your family is what counts, and you must always remember that as you get caught up in your own professional responsibilities.
- John Wooden
I'm very proud of the fact that while all the records were being set at UCLA by our basketball teams, I felt exactly the same way. Family is first. Always. Always.
- John Wooden