Chess is so inspiring that I do not believe a good player is capable of haviong an evil thought during the game.

Chess is intellectual gymnastics.

A win by an unsound combination, however showy, fills me with artistic horror

Unfortunately, many regard the critic as an enemy, instead of seeing him as a guide to the truth.

I have never in my life played the French Defence, which is the dullest of all openings

A sacrifice is best refuted by accepting it

Only the player with the initiative has the right to attack

The King is a fighting piece. Use it!

Fame, I have already. Now I need the money.

In the ending the king is a powerful piece for assisting his own pawns, or stopping the adverse pawns.

I may be an old lion, but I can still bite someone's hand off if he puts it in my mouth.

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.

I try to smile at her, but I can't extend my flexibility training to my mouth, it just won't move.

He who begun has half done. Dare to be wise begin.

History teaches that nations do not learn from history.

I love mirrors. They let one pass through the surface of things.

I don't need an alarm clock, for habit is the best alarm there is.

Nice, nice, very nice.

50 years old is like springtime to me.

The United States has made serious mistakes in the conduct of its foreign affairs, which have had unfortunate repercussions long after the decisions were taken.

This is no dress rehearsal.