Quotes By John Wooden

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

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 did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.

The most important thing in the world is family and love.

Never mistake activity for achievement.

Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability.

I've been blessed in so many ways.

If I am through learning, I am through.

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

It's what you learn after you know it all that counts.

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.

Never lie, never cheat, never steal.

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

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.

Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character.