John Wooden Motivational Sports Quotations

Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.

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

You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one.

What you are as a person is far more important than what you are as a basketball player.

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation.

You've never heard of them- and you never will .

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.

Never mistake activity for achievement.

Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character.