Inspirational thoughts

“Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights.” Coach John Wooden

“Don’t let making a living prevent you from making a life.” Coach John Wooden

“Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.” — George Washington

“Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.” — George Washington

“I don’t believe in fate.” Coach John Wooden

“The spiritual combat in which we kill our passions to put on the new man is the most difficult struggle of all. We must never weary of this combat, but fight the holy fight fervently and perseveringly.” 

“You fail all the time, but you aren’t a failure until you start blaming someone else.”

—Bum Phillips Head Coach, Houston Oilers (1975-80), New Orleans Saints (1981-85)

“The saints did not all begin well, but they ended well.” St. John Vianney