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Famous John Wooden Quotes

“We can become great in the eyes of others, but we'll never become successful when we compromise our character and show disloyalty toward friends or teammates. The reverse is also true: No individual or team will become great without loyalty.”

“Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability. Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation. Your character is what you really are while your reputation is merely what others think you are. Failure to prepare is preparing to fail.”

“Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.”

“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”

“Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.”

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

“Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.”

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

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

“It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.”

“You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one.”

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

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

“It's what you learn after you know it all that counts.”

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