Top 87 Quotes by John Wooden

About John Wooden

These are some quotes by American author John Wooden Coach, who lived between October 14, 1910 and June 4, 2010.

I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs.

I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs.

John Wooden

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

Discipline yourself, and others won't need to.

Discipline yourself, and others won't need to.

John Wooden

Don't let making a living prevent you from making a life.

Don't let making a living prevent you from making a life.

John Wooden

Never lie, never cheat, never steal.

Never lie, never cheat, never steal.

John Wooden

The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.

The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.

John Wooden

Teaching players during practices was what coaching was all about to me.

Teaching players during practices was what coaching was all about to me.

John Wooden

Never mistake activity for achievement.

Never mistake activity for achievement.

John Wooden

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

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

John Wooden

If there's anything you could point out where I was a little different, it was the fact that I never mentioned winning.

If there's anything you could point out where I was a little different, it was the fact that I never mentioned winning.

John Wooden

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