John Wooden's Seven Point Creed, given to him by his father Joshua upon his graduation from grammar school:

* Be true to yourself.
* Make each day your masterpiece.
* Help others.
* Drink deeply from good books, especially the Bible.
* Make friendship a fine art.
* Build a shelter against a rainy day.
* Pray for guidance and give thanks for your blessings every day.

Quotes

* "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."
* "Talent is God-given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful."
* "Sports don't build character, they reveal it."
* "Failing to prepare is preparing to fail."
* "Don't mistake activity for achievement."
* "The worst things you can do for the ones you love are things they could and should do for themselves."
* "Little things make big things happen."
* "It's what you learn after you know it all that counts."
* "When everyone is thinking the same, no one is thinking."

-Wiki on John Wooden.