Paul Henderson Quotes

I didn't handle fame very well at first. I got a little resentful.

- Paul Henderson

I always thought Christians were the weak people. When you can't make it in life then you have to ask God. I really prided myself on being a self-made man.

- Paul Henderson

The Lord expects us to enjoy our lives. He says there will be some brutal times, but we shouldn't get all bent out of shape about it.

- Paul Henderson

Cancer is cancer. I've got a great life if I can just stay alive.

- Paul Henderson

My philosophy, don't let cancer ruin your life. You get up every day and use what you have and what time you have left.

- Paul Henderson

I get as much fan mail today and sign as many autographs as I did when I played. It's mind-boggling to a certain degree.

- Paul Henderson

We grew up very poor, and I hated being poor. I was the oldest of five kids, and I never got a pair of skates until I was nine. It was very difficult to get an education back then and play junior hockey.

- Paul Henderson

My wife and I really enjoy a glass of red wine. We're too old to drink cheap wine, and we don't.

- Paul Henderson

After I started to understand the spiritual dimension of life, I understood the responsibilities you have as a husband, a father, a friend and a hockey player.

- Paul Henderson

I think having the cancer allowed me to be able to freely talk about my faith.

- Paul Henderson

When fairy tales are written in the west, they're known as folklore. In the east, fairy tales are called religions.

- Paul Henderson

I'm a very, very proud Canadian, and having the privilege to represent my country on the international level was the highlight of my 18-year career.

- Paul Henderson

I have never been worried because when you have hope and peace, you can handle anything.

- Paul Henderson

Pride is about the ugliest trait somebody can have.

- Paul Henderson

I'm pretty transparent and have no problem sharing my weaknesses.

- Paul Henderson

I get up every morning and it's going to be a great day. You never know when it's going to be over so I refuse to have a bad day.

- Paul Henderson

My philosophy is I take today, live it the best way I can and if I wake up I'll take another shot at tomorrow.

- Paul Henderson

I just refuse to worry or get upset or be fearful. It doesn't do one particle of good.

- Paul Henderson

I don't eat fast food any more, not since I got cancer.

- Paul Henderson

When you have cancer, you can define the trivial from the important very quickly.

- Paul Henderson

Contentment does not come from achievement. It comes from a relationship with the Lord.

- Paul Henderson

Contentment does not come from achievement.

- Paul Henderson

When you have hope, and you have peace, you can handle anything.

- Paul Henderson

I'm so proud to be Canadian. I've been to 58 countries, and they're wonderful countries, but Canada is the best.

- Paul Henderson

I'm not nearly as important as I used to think I was. It's a wonderful discovery.

- Paul Henderson

You can say what you want about me, but don't mess with my wife.

- Paul Henderson

The Bible says not to worry so I don't. I just get up in the morning and ask God for help to get through the day. If tomorrow shows up then I'll take the same shot tomorrow.

- Paul Henderson

I thought happiness came from achievement.

- Paul Henderson