Quotes By John Wooden

Defense is a definite part of the game, and a great part of defense is learning to play it without fouling.

It isn't what you do, but how you do it.

I'm not going to say I was opposed to the Vietnam War. I'm going to say I'm opposed to war. But I'm also opposed to protests that deny other people their rights.

It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.

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

Well, your greatest joy definitely comes from doing something for another, especially when it was done with no thought of something in return.

I was built up from my dad more than anyone else.

Young people need models, not critics.

Today is the only day. Yesterday is gone.

I like to spend time in the past, with the things that have been important to me.

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

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

Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.

Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.

I'm not afraid to die.