778 Quotes by John Wooden

The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.

Although I wanted my players to work to win, I tried to convince them they had always won when they had done their best.

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

He who truly seeks God has found Him.

I would not tolerate profanity from anyone, anytime. I'd blow the whistle, pull you from the court and put you on the bench and talk to you before I would put you back in.

A Coach must never forget that he is a leader and not merely a person with authority.

Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.

The purpose is to help, to prevent, to correct, to improve, rather than to punish. Criticism is not meant to punish, but rather to correct something that is preventing better results. The only goal is improvement.

I think anyone's success depends on working hard, Industriousness and Enthusiasm, enjoying what you are doing. You can't work your best if you're not enjoying what you are doing. No way you can force yourself to.