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“Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” (John Wooden)

- As quoted in How to Be Like Coach Wooden: Life Lessons from Basketball’s Greatest Leader (2006) pg. 5
As both a basketball player and a basketball coach, Wooden was frequently noted for his quotes on character, team-building, and success.