First, there will be no kidnapping. I know you're stronger and bigger and have magic and crap, but I'm drawing the line at kidnapping.

Expect to change yourself in order to change your life experience.

I think we can achieve meaningful change, but only if we demand that the institutions themselves change their behavior.

England understands good Chinese, Japanese and Indian cuisine; in France, we just get French.

I am doubtful of any talent, so whatever I choose to be, will be accomplished only by long study and work

Ah! mon Dieu! how the mind shrinks by loving! it is true that the soul does not, but what can one do with a soul?

If you really love something just continue doing it.

Chess only appeals to quite a small minority. It does not have the cachet of a mainstream popular sport.

Don't discount yourself, no matter what you're doing. Everyone has a unique perspective that they can bring to the world.

Some days are simply meant for playing.

There are three types of men in the world. One type learns from books. One type learns from observations. And one type just has to urinate on the electric fence himself.