Material possessions, winning scores, and great reputations are meaningless in the eyes of the Lord, because He knows what we really are and that is all that matters. – John Wooden
You can lose when you outscore somebody in a game. And you can win when you’re outscored. – John Wooden
I think you have to be what you are. Don’t try to be somebody else. You have to be yourself at all times. – John Wooden
Just try to be the best you can be; never cease trying to be the best you can be. That’s in your power. – 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
Well, your greatest joy definitely comes from doing something for another, especially when it was done with no thought of something in return. – 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
Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights. – John Wooden
Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful. – John Wooden
You can’t let praise or criticism get to you. It’s a weakness to get caught up in either one. – John Wooden
I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession. – John Wooden
There are many things that are essential to arriving at true peace of mind, and one of the most important is faith, which cannot be acquired without prayer. – John Wooden
I met Tiger Woods when he was younger. He’s amazing – obviously technically, but his mental approach, too. He’s really something. – John Wooden
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 their people. – John Wooden
If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes. – John Wooden
What you are as a person is far more important than what you are as a basketball player. – John Wooden