The life lessons taught by John Wooden have become legend. Here's a collection of some of the greatest 'Woodenisms.'

When opportunity comes it is too late to prepare.

While you, the leader, can teach many things, character is not taught easily to adults who arrive at your desk lacking it. Be cautious about taking on reclamation projects regardless of the talent they may possess. Have the courage to make character count among the qualities you seek in others.

Being true to ourselves doesn't make us people of integrity. Charles Manson was true to himself, and as a result, he rightly is spending the rest of his life in prison. Ultimately, being true to our Creator gives us the purest form of integrity.

Conditioning is essential to success in basketball.

My philosophy of defense is to keep the pressure on an opponent until you get to his emotions

When you give total effort - everything you have - the score can never make you a loser. And when you do less, it can't somehow magically turn you into a winner.