Quotes by John Wooden

Explore a curated collection of 60 quotes by John Wooden. Discover timeless wisdom, insightful thoughts, and memorable words that have inspired readers around the world. Browse through the gallery below and click on any quote to read more.

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your re — John Wooden
Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. — John Wooden
If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have the time to do it over? — John Wooden
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. — John Wooden
Don't mistake activity with achievement. — John Wooden
Reputation is what others perceive you as being, and their opinion may be right or wrong. Character, however, is what yo — John Wooden
A leader who is through learning is through. — John Wooden
It is most difficult, in my mind, to separate any success, whether it bein your profession, your family, or as in my cas — John Wooden
‎"Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights. — John Wooden
Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make friendship a fine art, drink deeply from good boo — John Wooden
Be more concerned with character than reputation. Character is what you are, reputation is what people think you are. — John Wooden
There is a choice you have to make in everything you do. So keep in mind that in the end, the choice you make, makes you — John Wooden
Be quick, but don't hurry. — John Wooden
When opportunity comes, it’s too late to prepare. — John Wooden
Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference. — John Wooden
I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession. — John Wooden
If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over? — John Wooden
Don’t be afraid to fail. The greatest failure of all is not to act when action is needed. — John Wooden
You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one. — John Wooden
A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. — John Wooden