John Wooden Quotes

Failure isn't fatal, but failure to change might be

Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.

The smallest good dead is better than the best intention

It is the little things that are vital. Little things make the big things happen.

Success is peace of mind that is the direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.

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

Drink deeply from good books.

Don’t be afraid to fail. The greatest failure of all is not to act when action is needed.

Be quick - but don't hurry.

James Russell Lowell wrote: It’s not what we give but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare. Who gives of himself of his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and me.

Heavenly Father, help me to view the effort I give in every aspect of my life as a gift to You. Lord, teach me to work for You and not for people. I want to fulfill the plans You have for me — for Your glory. Thank You.

A leader in sports, business, or any other field of endeavor should possess and provide the same qualities inherent in a good parent: character, consistency, dependability, accountability, knowledge, good judgment, selflessness, respect, courage, discipline, fairness, and structure.

Coach Wooden didn’t treat everybody the same; he treated people the way they deserved to be treated.

I’ve always believed that hustle can make up for a lot of mistakes.

Never lie, never cheat, never steal.