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John Wooden Quotes about Life

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Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.

Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.

John Wooden
Inspirational, Life, Motivational
"This Speech Was Given Before The #4Women4AllWomen Run" by Powdered Feet, womensrunning.competitor.com. January 25, 2017.

You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.

John Wooden
Inspirational, Life, Motivational
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, John Wooden (2010). “The Greatest Coach Ever: Timeless Wisdom and Insights of John Wooden”, p.101, Gospel Light Publications

Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.

John Wooden
Inspirational, Life, Change
John Wooden (2013). “Quotes from Coach John Wooden: Winning with Principle”, p.102, B&H Publishing Group

Don't let making a living prevent you from making a life.

John Wooden
Life, Ucla, Career Change
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, John Wooden (2010). “The Greatest Coach Ever: Timeless Wisdom and Insights of John Wooden”, p.24, Regal

If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes.

John Wooden
Life, Positive, Basketball
"The Wizard's wisdom: 'Woodenisms'", www.espn.com. June 4, 2010.

Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights.

John Wooden
Life, Volleyball, Compassion
John Wooden (2013). “Quotes from Coach John Wooden: Winning with Principle”, p.163, B&H Publishing Group

Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability.

John Wooden
Life, Motivational, Positive
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, John Wooden (2010). “The Greatest Coach Ever: Timeless Wisdom and Insights of John Wooden”, p.101, Gospel Light Publications

A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.

John Wooden
Life, Basketball, Teamwork
John Wooden (2013). “Quotes from Coach John Wooden: Winning with Principle”, p.88, B&H Publishing Group

Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.

John Wooden
Life, Adversity, Men
John Wooden (2013). “Quotes from Coach John Wooden: Winning with Principle”, p.162, B&H Publishing Group

Be prepared and be honest.

John Wooden
Life, Truth, Honesty
John Wooden (2013). “Quotes from Coach John Wooden: Winning with Principle”, p.153, B&H Publishing Group

What you are as a person is far more important than what you are as a basketball player.

John Wooden
Life, Basketball, Motivational Sports
John Wooden (2013). “Quotes from Coach John Wooden: Winning with Principle”, p.29, B&H Publishing Group

I'd rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and a little talent.

John Wooden
Life, Sportsmanship, Experience
John Wooden (2011). “Wooden's Complete Guide to Leadership (EBOOK BUNDLE)”, p.12, McGraw-Hill Professional

Be quick, but don't hurry.

John Wooden
Life, Motivational, Inspiring
Andrew Hill, John Wooden (2002). “Be Quick - But Don't Hurry: Finding Success in the Teachings of a Lifetime”, Simon and Schuster

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