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Division 1 - Venom (Kurtz)

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Quotes of the Game

These are quotes from the great coach, John Wooden.  They have true meaning in sport and in life and are words to live by.  We play this game with these thoughts in our head.

  • "Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are."
  • "Don't mistake activity with achievement."
  • "The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching."
  • "If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have the time to do it over?"
  • "Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there."
  • "Never make excuses. Your friends don't need them and your foes won't believe them."
  • "It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit."
  • "Failing to prepare is preparing to fail."
  • "Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do."
  • "Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out."
  • "Be quick, but don't hurry."

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