A considerable role in the forming of my style was played by an early attraction to study composition.

In chess, as in life, a man is his own most dangerous opponent.

Despite the development of chess theory, there is much that remains secret and unexplored in chess.

In my opinion, the style of a player should not be formed under the influence of any single great master.

The first chess book that I read was Dufresne's self-tutor, published with Lasker's Common Sense in Chess as an appendix.

The Ruy Lopez occupied a constant place in my opening repertoire. In it is reflected the classical interpretation of the problem of the centre.

I have frequently stated that I regard chess as an art form, where creativity prevails over other factors.

My fascination for studies proved highly beneficial, it assisted the development of my aesthetic understanding of chess, and improved my endgame play.

Time is always ready.

Ah, women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent.

The theatre was created to tell people the truth about life and the social situation.

I practice in my head.

I don't really collect the mementos. I do steal books off of sets. If there's a library on the set, you can bet that I'll steal away with a book or two.

No author ever drew a character consistent to human nature, but he was forced to ascribe to it many inconsistencies.

It's an artist's duty to reflect the times in which we live.

I was in analysis and I told my analyst I wanted to be the best sculptor in the world and he said, 'Richard, calm down.'

Since we have placed justification in the revelation of Jesus Christ formed and brought forth in the heart, there working his works of righteousness and bringing forth the fruits of the Spirit.

When you have become God's in the measure he desires, then he himself will bestow you upon others; unless, to your greater glory, he chooses to keep you all to himself.