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

-John Wooden

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John Wooden quote about God: "Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful."

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