John Wooden

Quotes by John Wooden

Featured quote“Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.”John Wooden

Quotes by John Wooden

“If I am through learning, I am through.” John Wooden

“Love is the most important thing in the world. Hate, we should remove from the dictionary.” John Wooden

“If there's anything you could point out where I was a little different, it was the fact that I never mentioned winning.” John Wooden

“I seldom was ever off my seat on the bench during the game.” John Wooden

“I don't believe in praying to win.” 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 to protests that deny other people their rights.” John Wooden

“I was built up from my dad more than anyone else.” John Wooden

“If I were a young coach today, I would be extremely careful in selecting assistants.” John Wooden

“You can do more good by being good than any other way.” John Wooden

“I'm glad I was a teacher.” John Wooden

“No one can really honestly be the very best, no one.” John Wooden

“Be prepared and be honest.” John Wooden

“Ability is a poor man's wealth.” John Wooden

“I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs.” John Wooden

“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation.” John Wooden

“I'd rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and a little talent.” John Wooden

“Passion is momentary; love is enduring.” 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

“The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.” John Wooden

“I talked to the players and tried to make them aware of what was good and bad, but I didn't try to run their lives.” John Wooden

“I found golf was too time consuming, but I did enjoy it.” John Wooden

“I like to spend time in the past, with the things that have been important to me.” John Wooden

“I think permitting the game to become too physical takes away a little bit of the beauty.” John Wooden

“I don't think I was a fine game coach. I'm trying to be honest. I think I was a good practice coach.” John Wooden

“If a player's not doing the things he should, put him on the bench. He'll come around.” John Wooden

“You can lose when you outscore somebody in a game. And you can win when you're outscored.” John Wooden

“I don't believe in fate.” John Wooden

“I'm not afraid to die.” John Wooden