You can lose when you outscore somebody in a game, and you can win when you're outscored. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Somebody asked me - you know, how come it took you so long to win a national championship? And I said, 'I'm… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Just try to be the best you can be; never cease trying to be the best you can be. That's in your… — 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
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
