John Wooden Quotes & Sayings (Page 6)

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

“Discipline yourself, and others won't need to.”

“It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it.”

“Earn the right to be proud and confident.”

“Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights.”

“Never lie, never cheat, never steal.”

“I think you have to be what you are. Don't try to be somebody else. You have to be yourself at all times.”

“When you hurry you're more apt to make mistakes. But you have to be quick. If you're not quick you can't get things done.”

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

“I'd be satisfied just coaching in high school. I turned down a number of colleges when I was teaching in South Bend, Indiana, before I went into the service. I honestly believe that if I hadn't enlisted in the service, I would never have left high school teaching. I'm sure I would have never left.”