First-class players lose to second-class players because second-class players sometimes play a first-class game

It cannot be too greatly emphasized that the most important role in pawn endings is played by the king.

When you see a good move, sit on your hands and see if you can find a better one.

He who fears an isolated Queen's Pawn should give up Chess.

I already came upon the world as a extraordinary human being; to my parents' great horror, I was equipped with a clubfoot which, however, did not hamper my rapid progress.

Chess, like love, like music, has the power to make men happy.

It is not enough to be a good player... you must also play well

Chess is a terrible game. If you have no center, your opponent has a freer position. If you do have a center, then you really have something to worry about!

When you don't know what to do, wait for your opponent to get an idea; it is sure to be bad.

Weak points or holes in the opponent's position must be occupied by pieces not Pawns

If the defender is forced to give up the center, then every possible attack follows almost of itself.

Don't bite off more than you can chew because nobody looks attractive spitting it back out.

Mirrors that hide nothing hurt me. But this is the hurt of purging and precious renewal - and these are the mirrors of dangerous grace.

The best gift that we can give to our enemy is not war, but forgiveness and peace.

I never wanted to regret the kisses I missed.

Just sick enough to be totally confident

Take heed of critics even when they are not fair; resist them even when they are.

Britain's success in the exploitation of non-European races raised the ambition of Bismarck and later Mussolini and others.

Loud threats often indicate deep fears

I have a strong Lutheran background, and my parents instilled in me strong morals.

I have 4 kids already, I don’t need anymore. I’m a single parent. I’m taking them through Europe and make them play funny instruments.