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" No one can really honestly be the very best, no one. "
John Wooden
Best
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" Ability is a poor man's wealth. "
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" Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming. "
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" If I am through learning, I am through. "
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" Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights. "
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" Just try to be the best you can be; never cease trying to be the best you can be. That's in your power. "
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" Teaching players during practices was what coaching was all about to me. "
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" Somebody asked me - you know, how come it took you so long to win a national championship? And I said, 'I'm a slow learner; but you notice when I learn something, I have it down pretty good.' "
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" I've been blessed in so many ways. "
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" I don't believe in fate. "
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" I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs. "
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" I found golf was too time consuming, but I did enjoy it. "
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" 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. "
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" I talked to the players and tried to make them aware of what was good and bad, but I didn't try to run their lives. "
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" The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team. "
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" Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful. "
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