“Talent will get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.” — John Wooden Copy Share Image
To win once you must have talent, but to win again you must have character. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Condition comes from hard work during practice and proper mental and moral conduct between practices. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Ability may get you to the top, nut it takes chracter to keep you there - mental, moral, and physical. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
“Be more concerned with character than reputation. Character is what you are, reputation is what people think you are.” — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Worry about your character, not your reputation. Your character is who you are, and your reputetion is who people think you re. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
“Worry more about your character than your reputation. Character is what you are, reputation merely what others think you are.” — John Wooden Copy Share Image
It is normal to enjoy praise and dislike criticism. True character is when you prevent either from affecting you in a negative… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Don't get discouraged: it is often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock. Ability may get you to the… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Reputation is what others perceive you as being, and their opinion may be right or wrong. Character, however, is what you really… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
We can become great in the eyes of others, but we'll never become successful when we compromise our character and show disloyalty… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Others may have more ability than you, they may be larger, faster, quicker, better jumpers ... but no one should be your… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
While you, the leader, can teach many things, character is not taught easily to adults who arrive at your desk lacking it.… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability. Do not let what… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Your reputation is what you're perceived to be, Your character is what you really are — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Defense is a definite part of the game, and a great part of defense is learning to play it without fouling. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
“It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it. -John wooden” — John wooden Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Stay the course. When thwarted try again; harder; smarter. Persevere relentlessly. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
