Athlete Quotes by John Wooden

It's not how big you are, it's how big you play

— 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

“It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it. -John wooden”

— John wooden

“I remain convinced to this day that compassion like that—sincerely caring for your players and maintaining an active interest in their lives, concerns, and…

— John Wooden

I'm not going to say I was opposed to the Vietnam War. I'm going to say I'm opposed to war. But I'm also opposed…

— John Wooden

Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating...too often fathers neglect it because they get so caught up in making a…

— John Wooden

Approval is a greater motivator than disapproval, but we have to disapprove on occasion when we correct. It’s necessary. I make corrections only after…

— John Wooden

Each of us has a huge capacity to learn and to achieve. Being ever alert makes the task of becoming all we are capable…

— John Wooden

Stay the course. When thwarted try again; harder; smarter. Persevere relentlessly.

— John Wooden

Love is the most powerful four letter word.

— John Wooden

It takes 10 hands to score a basket

— John Wooden

The best competition I have is against myself to become better

— John Wooden

Whether you know it or not, whether you like it or not, the habits you are developing now will be with you for the…

— John Wooden

Intensity makes you stronger. Emotionalism makes you weaker.

— John Wooden

Reputation is what others perceive you as being, and their opinion may be right or wrong. Character, however, is what you really are, and…

— John Wooden