John Wooden

“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 had...”

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

“Just do the best you can. No one can do more than that.”

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

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

“I worry that business leaders are more interested in material gain than they are in having the patience to build up a strong organization, and a strong organization starts with caring for th...”

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

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

“Just try to be the best you can be; never cease trying to be the best you can be. That's in your power.”

“Somebody asked me - you know, how come it took you so long to win a national championship? And I said, 'I'm a slow learner; but you notice when I learn something, I have it down pretty good....”

“Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character.”

“Never lie, never cheat, never steal.”

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

“Teaching players during practices was what coaching was all about to me.”

“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.”

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

“Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts.”

“I had three rules for my players: No profanity. Don't criticize a teammate. Never be late.”

“Young people need models, not critics.”