I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
There's as much crookedness as you want to find. There was something Abraham Lincoln said - he'd rather trust and be disappointed… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The close games are usually lost, rather than won. What I mean by that is games are mostly won because of the… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Adaptability is being able to adjust to any situation at any given time. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
If you spend too much time learning the 'tricks' of the trade, you may not learn the trade. There are no shortcuts.… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
“If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it again?” — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I think you have to be what you are. Don't try to be somebody else. You have to be yourself at all… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Those of us who have been blessed with worldly success have an even greater responsibility to make an impact with our time,… — 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
