Lemieux Quotes & Sayings

This is really a new NHL and it's built on speed and young guys. — Mario Lemieux

I think the lottery changed everything for us. Once we got Sidney, it helped us turn this franchise around overnight. — Mario Lemieux

A month before the season, I don't order fries with my club sandwich. — Mario Lemieux

Depending on how we start the season, I can play center or wing ... It doesn't matter to me. — Mario Lemieux

Houses are like people, Agent Lemieux. They have secrets. I'll tell you something I've learned.'
Armand Gamache dropped his voice so that Agent Lemieux had to strain to hear.
'Do you know what makes us sick, Agent Lemieux?'
Lemieux shook his head. Then out of the darkness and stillness he heard the answer.
'It's our secrets that make us sick. — Louise Penny

My body's feeling it a little bit. But one good thing, my back is in good shape, and that's my main concern. I know that my legs are going to take awhile to get back to where I was a few years ago, but as long as my back is solid, I feel that I can play many years. — Mario Lemieux

I didn't like the way the game was being played. — Mario Lemieux

Every day is a great day for hockey. — Mario Lemieux

If I could play this game at a decent level, I'd come back and play. — Mario Lemieux

For those living in a dark cave ... sometimes all it takes is for someone to throw us a lifeline. — Martin R. Lemieux

Everybody I talked to - from my friends to my family and some of the players - really gave me a lot of support from the start. And that certainly made me feel good about trying to come back and be one of the best again. — Mario Lemieux

This arena is a special place. Everybody loves it. To be able to stand behind the bench and be a part of a great tournament for the '96 Elite is fun. The kids, having a chance to play in the building where the Penguins play, it's a special feeling for them. — Mario Lemieux

Funny enough, I sit on my porch all day, wave and smile at everyone. Some of them aren't sure, some smiles right back, some come back later and say; "This morning you made my day, had the best day all week, thank you for that!" Smile and wave, that's all it takes — Martin R. Lemieux

So many parents think they always need to teach their children about life, when in fact, if they listened once in a while, they would learn from their kids what life is truly about. — Martin R. Lemieux

All in the eye of the beholder - Some of the most destructive forces in the world (Fire & Water), can also have the power of beauty. — Martin R. Lemieux

Well, I think just a desire to come back and be a part of the game again. — Mario Lemieux

My son, he is the reason I got involved. It's been a joy to be around him and teach him the stuff that I know, and to the other kids as well. When he started playing I wanted to be involved in his hockey career. It's a lot of fun for both of us. — Mario Lemieux

Your thoughts have the power to control; our being, our emotions, and the way we view the world that surrounds us. If you don't constantly re-think what you think of on a daily basis, how do you ever expect to evolve into a being of; wisdom, truth, understanding, love, and above all, to be there for others? — Martin R. Lemieux

Self awareness is only powerful when knowledge is understood and applied, only then can it manifest into true wisdom! — Martin R. Lemieux

Mr. Albert Einstein was right: If you feel you need to go one way, even when everyone else is going the other way, do so, do so to make positive changes in your life and for this world. I guarantee you, that you will never regret that decision. Believe in yourself, other people will also believe you in time. I believe in you. Yes, I believe in you. — Martin R. Lemieux

We, as a league, must do a better job of protecting the integrity of the game and the safety of our players. — Mario Lemieux

Your path might be a lonely one ... but, you are NOT alone! — Martin R. Lemieux

It's up to the community now to decide if they want to keep this team. — Mario Lemieux

I'd really like to have my own style of game and be known as Jason Spezza, not a Mario Lemieux or Wayne Gretzky 'clone.' — Jason Spezza

I'm only 35, and I felt that the time was right to try to come back and have a chance for him to see me play. — Mario Lemieux

I don't try to match wine with food, I just drink what I like. And I think a lot of people are going towards that now, which never used to be in the past. — Mario Lemieux

He's only 4 years old, so I don't think he realized, you know, that I played so many years. Of course, we watch tapes here from the Stanley Cup years, but I don't think he realized how many years I played. — Mario Lemieux

When I'm able to see the ice ahead of time when I get the puck, I'm able to make some pretty good plays. — Mario Lemieux

I can no longer play at a level I was accustomed to in the past. — Mario Lemieux

Your thoughts are you own! What you dwell on the day-to-day will manifest in your conscious mind. Release those negative impulses, hatred towards others, and in turn, you'll find people doing the same. — Martin R. Lemieux

I've gone through back surgery a couple times, and of course, my radiation treatments for six weeks got me to the point where I was not able to play at the level that I was accustomed to. — Mario Lemieux

All I can say to the young players is, enjoy every moment of it. Just enjoy every moment of it. Your career goes by very quickly. — Mario Lemieux

As I've said, in 2007, we're free to go and we'll just have to do what's best for the business. — Mario Lemieux

Oh, I did stop smoking a long time ago. — Mario Lemieux

You have Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan ... and Mario Lemieux. He's the best in hockey, in my opinion. — Kordell Stewart

Of course, my family has been a big reason for me to come back, especially my son who loves the game of hockey - he was a big reason for me coming back. — Mario Lemieux

Usually when you play a team, you want to focus on one line. Pittsburgh is the only team where you have to focus on one player [Mario Lemieux]. When he's coming toward you, all you see is him. — Patrick Roy

I think people in Montreal smoke a lot, and I used to smoke when I was 17-18, and just picked it up when I was playing juniors. But I think I stopped when I was 22, which was a big decision in my life. — Mario Lemieux

You either choose to help others, or you don't choose to help others ... THERE IS NO IN-BETWEEN! — Martin R. Lemieux

Once I'm at the arena with the guys in the dressing room, and in the bus, and on the plane, I'm a player. And I sit in the back with the players and I play cards and try to take their money. — Mario Lemieux

When everybody compares me to Mario Lemieux, it's an honor. — Evgeni Malkin

When someone screams at me to hurry up, I slow down. — Mario Lemieux

Your spiritual path isn't always just something you find, you started it the moment you took your first breath, and ever since you're been getting closer and closer to remembering who you truly are! — Martin R. Lemieux

I'm sorry I didn't feel any better or play any better, but that's what happens at the end of careers. — Mario Lemieux

It is better to have no hope than just a little hope. A little hope just gets you thinking something good is about to happen. And when that little hope is taken away, you are worse off than before. — Richard LeMieux

I think we have to show some pride in the jersey that we are wearing, and can't quit. — Mario Lemieux

Interesting people aren't interesting because of what they always say; the most interesting people are the ones that always listen! — Martin R. Lemieux

It was great to play with some of my old linemates. — Mario Lemieux

I think the game has opened up, and that's why I decided to come back and try to be a part of it. — Mario Lemieux

I watched Gretzky, I watched Lemieux. Maybe it's the time when you're playing, but for a kid coming into the league, you play the Boston Bruins and you just watched Bobby Orr. — Marcel Dionne

There are four statements that lead to wisdom. I want you to remember them and follow them. Are you ready?' Agent Lemieux had taken out his notebook and, pen poised, he'd listened. 'You need to learn to say: I don't know. I'm sorry. I need help and I was wrong. — Louise Penny

I think we need to do as much as we can to give back to these young kids growing up. I think we've done a pretty decent job so far. — Mario Lemieux

Mario Lemieux is Mr. Pittsburgh. — Andy Van Slyke

Since the beginning, I always loved the game. When you grow up in Montreal, one day you want to be a professional hockey player. When I was six or seven, I knew that was what I wanted. — Mario Lemieux

Certainly we're not satisfied with just winning games. We've been playing some pretty good hockey, but we think we can play much better. — Mario Lemieux

There are many things in life that can help you to cope with emotions that have a habit of bringing you down. Just always remember; help comes in all forms, and not necessarily only from people. — Martin R. Lemieux

When it comes to hockey, it's been in my blood since I was 3 or 4 years old. I love coaching the kids, especially at that level. — Mario Lemieux

Red wine is a great accompaniment to meat. — Mario Lemieux

Accept your dark side, understanding it will help you to move with the light. Knowing both sides of our souls, helps us all to move forward in life and to understand that, perfection doesn't exist. — Martin R. Lemieux

Patience is a virtue, just like parenting. We aren't born as parents, we learn how to be patent through our kids. From those lessons comes the wisdom to be patient! — Martin R. Lemieux

Do something that feels good in the mornings! It will help you to setup your day to take in more knowledge and understanding, which ultimately leads to wisdom. — Martin R. Lemieux

I didn't speak English until I came to Pittsburgh. — Mario Lemieux

We feel that, with Sidney, we have a great opportunity over the next few years to put a great team on the ice. We're prepared to lose some money along the way. Eventually we're going to need some help. — Mario Lemieux

There's something to be said about silence; it can be a moment of truth, or a moment of connection to other like minded people. — Martin R. Lemieux

A month before the season I stop putting ketchup on my french fries. — Mario Lemieux

One thing I hate is people screaming at me. If you want me to do something, talk to me. — Mario Lemieux

Don't be afraid to go left when the world is going right. The French learned that the people have power to make change, they did this through love for their countrymen! They wanted a better France for themselves, their children's future, and their children's future. The "French Revolutions" and peaceful marches against their governments proved that people have to change the world around them, that we all have the ability to change this world for a better future. — Martin R. Lemieux

For as long as I can remember I wanted to be a professional hockey player. — Mario Lemieux

I think that with a lot of hard work and dedication, I feel that I could be the best in the world. I'm still only 35 years old ... I have a fresh start physically and mentally, and I feel that I can achieve my goal to be the best again. — Mario Lemieux

Play without fear, and you will be successful, — Mario Lemieux

The first few games that we played against some of the teams, the young guys, you know, want a stick sign or photo sign, and I think that they respect what I have achieved throughout my career. — Mario Lemieux

Hockey is a tough, physical game, and it always should be. — Mario Lemieux