Mix idealism with realism and add hard work. This will often bring much more than you could ever hope for.
John WoodenGoals should be difficult to achieve because those achieved with little effort are seldom appreciated, give little personal satisfaction, and are often not very worthwhile. There is a price to be paid for achieving anything of significance.
John WoodenWe are all equal in that we can all strive to become the best we are capable of becoming. We can always improve but we shouldn't compare ourselves to others. We get in trouble when we start trying to measure up to someone else.
John WoodenIf I were ever prosecuted for my religion, I truly hope there would be enough evidence to convict me.
John WoodenEach of us must make the effort to contribute to the best of our ability according to our individual talents. And then we put all the individual talents together for the highest good of the group. Understanding that the good of the group comes first is fundamental to being a highly productive member of a team.
John Wooden