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

Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts.

Passion is momentary love is enduring.

Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.

Just do the best you can. No one can do more than that.

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.

Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.

Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.

Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who'll argue with you.

It's what you learn after you know it all that counts.

Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character.

Files of the past can be changed through shock, encouragement or pain

Computer Coding is a life skill for this generation.

I support all efforts to protect the security of the state of Israel.

Kindness and patience were always called for.

I cherish all of the times I've fallen on my face and made mistakes, because those experiences have made me who I am.

When the house is blown up, there’s nothing to shut or open.

A pie in the face is funny. Comedy gold.

I like to see things start, grow, and then move on to better things.

If I didn't want to work for a couple of years I wouldn't have to - it's a great feeling, to know I'm doing it because I want to do it.

Hence no force, however great, can stretch a cord, however fine, into a horizontal line which is accurately straight: there will always be a bending downwards.