Wisdom

I can afford to lose, but I can't afford to lose temperament.

The fragrance of flowers does not go against the direction of the wind. But the fragrance of human virtues spreads in all directions.

Learning does not consist only of knowing what is good, but also of knowing what is right.

Reading enriches the mind. Writing refines the thinking.

A man of wisdom delights in water, while a man of humanity delights in mountains.

Without my injuries, I might never have won at the starting line.

You have to try and turn everything to your advantage.

Pressure is what you make of it.

It's not how you start, it's how you finish.

When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less.

The way to win is not to lose.

To play against him, you see his skills and you see his passion... He's arguably the best player in the world.

The best player in the world. I don't think it's close. Overall, [he] just does everything – scores big goals, wins faceoffs, and doesn't get enough credit for how good defensively [he is].

You don't think about things you can't control.

I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been.

You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.

I'm reflective only in the sense that I learn to move forward. I reflect with a purpose.

The moment you give up is the moment you let someone else win.

I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'

Don’t count the days, make the days count.