A strong leader accepts blame and gives the credit. A weak leader gives blame and accepts the credit.
John WoodenThere are many things that are essential to arriving at true peace of mind, and one of the most important is faith, which cannot be acquired without prayer.
John WoodenYou never fail if you know in your heart that you did the best of which you are capable. I did my best. That is all I could do. Are you going to make mistakes? Of course. But it is not failure if you make the full effort.
John WoodenI'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