That was such an important time for us, as a team. It was our second gold medal in a row, following Salt Lake City, and really established ourselves as the best team in the world.

People would say, 'Girls don't play hockey. Girls don't skate.' I would say, 'Watch this.'

Many times I had to dig deep and perform. All of that adversity helped me and drove me to want to be the best.

I hear they had our flag on their dressing room floor. I wonder if they'd like us to sign it?

Wave it high, and don't trip and fall.

To represent the best of Canada is such an honour, it's chilling. There is so much excitement.

Am I worried? Sure, I'm worried. When it comes to the Olympics, it can't be a predictable finish.

I'm really happy that it's in Russia. I've had a lot of success here. I had my first world championships here when I was younger so I am happy to do the Olympics here. I am really enjoying myself.

Fascism is a worldwide disease. Its greatest threat to the United States will come after the war, either via Latin America or within the United States itself.

Had I not created my whole world, I would certainly have died in other people’s.

When you see what you're here for, the world begins to mirror your purpose in a magical way. It's almost as if you suddenly find yourself on a stage in a play that was written expressly for you.

I think if we open ourselves to all different kinds of men and all groups, we find a lot more opportunities to love.

Many a poem is marred by a superfluous verse.

I am all astonishment.

Darkness is absence of light. Shadow is diminution of light.

The soul of the world is nourished by people's Happiness.

Remember, frustration is out of expectation, and ego is always expecting. The ego is a beggar.