John Erskine Quotes

A collection of quotes by John Erskine.

John Erskine is a Scottish-Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. Born on June 26, 1959, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Erskine was drafted by the Dallas Stars in 1983 and played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL). Throughout his career, he also played for the Hartford Whalers, Chicago Blackhawks, and New York Rangers. After retiring as a player, Erskine pursued a coaching career and served as an assistant coach for the Washington Capitals from 2014 to 2018.

Lets tell young people the best books are yet to written; th

Lets tell young people the best books are yet to written; the best painting, the best government the best of everything is yet to be done by them.

John Erskine

Youth

Only if we can restrain ourselves is good conversation possi

Only if we can restrain ourselves is good conversation possible. Good talk rises upon much discipline.

John Erskine

Listening

Opinion is that exercise of the human will which helps us to

Opinion is that exercise of the human will which helps us to make a decision without information.

John Erskine

Opinion

There's a difference between beauty and charm. A beautiful w

There's a difference between beauty and charm. A beautiful woman is one I notice. A charming woman is one who notices me.

John Erskine

Beauty

Music is the only language in which you cannot say a mean or

Music is the only language in which you cannot say a mean or sarcastic thing.

John Erskine

Music