I always tried to be a positive influence on my teammates.

I always tried to be a positive influence on my teammates.

Gordie Howe

I never played for money. I played because I loved the game

I never played for money. I played because I loved the game

You have to have a passion for what you do in order to be successful.

You have to have a passion for what you do in order to be successful.

I always tried to stay humble and never let my success go to my head

I always tried to stay humble and never let my success go to my head

I always tried to be a role model for young players.

I always tried to be a role model for young players.

The best way to achieve your goals is to work hard and never give up.

The best way to achieve your goals is to work hard and never give up.

I always tried to have fun and enjoy the game.

I always tried to have fun and enjoy the game.

I never gave up on my dreams, no matter how hard things got.

I never gave up on my dreams, no matter how hard things got.

I always tried to be respectful to my opponents and play the game the right way.

I always tried to be respectful to my opponents and play the game the right way.

You have to be mentally tough to play hockey. It's a game of highs and lows.

You have to be mentally tough to play hockey. It's a game of highs and lows.

I always tried to be a student of the game and learn from my mistakes.

I always tried to be a student of the game and learn from my mistakes.

You can't be afraid to take risks if you want to be successful.

You can't be afraid to take risks if you want to be successful.

I always tried to play with heart and passion.

I always tried to play with heart and passion.

You have to have a strong work ethic if you want to be successful.

You have to have a strong work ethic if you want to be successful.

I always tried to play with respect for the game and the fans.

I always tried to play with respect for the game and the fans.

Hockey was my life. I loved every minute of it.

Hockey was my life. I loved every minute of it.

Good sense is of all things in the world the most equally distributed, for everybody

Good sense is of all things in the world the most equally distributed, for everybody

If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.

If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.

The greatest minds are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.

The greatest minds are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.