I'd be satisfied just coaching in high school. I turned down a number of colleges when I was teaching in South Bend, Indiana, before I went into the service. I honestly believe that if I hadn't enlisted in the service, I would never have left high school teaching. I'm sure I would have never left. John Wooden bendcoachcollege share on social
Friendship is two-sided. It isn't a friend just because someone's doing something nice for you. That's a nice person. There's friendship when you do for each other. It's like marriage - it's two-sided. John Wooden friendfriendshipmarriage share on social
It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it. John Wooden finishgameimportant Change image and share on social
Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability. John Wooden abilityaccomplishmeasure Change image and share on social
I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs. John Wooden beliefcommonman Change image and share on social
Just try to be the best you can be; never cease trying to be the best you can be. That's in your power. John Wooden ceasepower Change image and share on social
Failure is never fatal. But failure to change can and might be. John Wooden changefailurefatal Change image and share on social
Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character. John Wooden characterrepeattake Change image and share on social