To teach an academic subject is certainly not easy, but compared to coaching, it is. We can say 'two plus two is four' to every kid and be sure that we are right. But in coaching, we have to literally get to the soul of the people we are dealing with. Joe Paterno academiccoachcompare share on social
Publicity is like poison; it doesn't hurt unless you swallow it. Joe Paterno hurtpoisonpublicity Change image and share on social
In every life, there have to be some shadows. Look at me. My life has been filled with sunshine. A beautiful and caring wife. Five healthy children. I got to do what I loved. How many people are that lucky? Joe Paterno beautifulcarechild share on social
Besides pride, loyalty, discipline, heart, and mind, confidence is the key to all the locks. Joe Paterno confidencedisciplineheart Change image and share on social
I don't think I deviated from what I'm all about and what I thought was important. Whether you want to call that a legacy, or whatever you want to call it. Joe Paterno calldeviateimportant Change image and share on social
I don't think it's fair to 12-, 13- and 14-year-olds to say 'Show us you're a winner right now!' Winning isn't everything. I'll never buy that thing that if a boy loses a football game, he's a loser in life. Joe Paterno boybuyfair share on social
You have to perform at a consistently higher level than others. That's the mark of a true professional. Joe Paterno consistentlyhighlevel Change image and share on social
I'm not as concerned about me. What's happened to me has been great. I got five great kids. Seventeen grandchildren. Joe Paterno concerngrandchildgreat Change image and share on social
We shall act with good intentions, but at times we will be wrong. When we are, let us admit it and try to right the situation. Joe Paterno actadmitgood Change image and share on social
Losing a game is heartbreaking. Losing your sense of excellence or worth is a tragedy. Joe Paterno excellencegameheartbreaking Change image and share on social
