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Acquire peace of mind by making the effort to become the best of which you are capable.

John Wooden

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John Wooden
Age: 99 †
Born: 1910
Born: October 14
Died: 2010
Died: May 26
Basketball Coach
Basketball Player
Military Officer
Hall
Indiana
John Robert Wooden
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Become
Best
Mind
Acquire
Capable
Effort
Peace

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