Quotes By John Wooden

I'm glad I was a teacher.

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

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.

I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession.

Defense is a definite part of the game, and a great part of defense is learning to play it without fouling.

It isn't what you do, but how you do it.

I was built up from my dad more than anyone else.

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

Well, your greatest joy definitely comes from doing something for another, especially when it was done with no thought of something in return.

Young people need models, not critics.

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

Today is the only day. Yesterday is gone.

Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.

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

Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make friendship a fine art, drink deeply from good books - especially the Bible, build a shelter against a rainy day, give thanks for your blessings and pray for guidance every day.

Don't let making a living prevent you from making a life.

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

I'm not afraid to die.

Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.

I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs.

Well, if you're true to yourself you're going to be true to everyone else.

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

The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.

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

Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you are capable.

Don't give up on your dreams, or your dreams will give up on you.

Never mistake activity for achievement.

Discipline yourself, and others won't need to.

I've been blessed in so many ways.

If I am through learning, I am through.