Chess is a matter of vanity.

Psychology is the most important factor in chess.

During a chess tournament a master must envisage himself as a cross between an ascetic monk and a beast of prey.

You can become a big master in chess only if you see your mistakes and short-comings. Exactly the same as in life itself.

A lifetime in not enough to learn everything about chess.

I consider chess an art, and accept all those responsibilities which art places upon its devotees.

Playing for complications is an extreme measure that a player should adopt only when he cannot find a clear and logical plan.

Chess, like other arts, must be practiced to be appreciated.

Play on both sides of the board is my favourite strategy.

I study chess eight hours a day, on principle.

Deux fous gagnent toujours, mais trois fous, non!

We will be happy if we can get around to the idea that art is not an outside and extra thing

Shame is a destroyer of self-worth.

A virtuous name is the precious only good, for which queens and peasants' wives must contest together.

You should always view any job as just as nerve-wracking or just as exciting as any other.

Love is the merchandise which all the world demands; if you store it in your heart, every soul will become your customer.

Theories pass. The frog remains.

Eyes which have lost their tears have lost their most beautiful, their most glorious treasure.

I took the repeal of the Corn Laws as light amusement compared with the difficult task of inducing the priests of all denominations to agree to suffer the people to be educated.

When pressure builds up, don't panic. Pray! Prayer is a tremendous stress reliever. It can be your safety valve.

Faith is important to me. It's important to millions of Australians. It helps to shape who I am. It helps to shape my values. But it must never, never dictate my politics.