For me art and chess are closely related, both are forms in which the self finds beauty and expression.

Chess is like body-building. If you train every day, you stay in top shape. It is the same with your brain - chess is a matter of daily training.

When I was a child I liked the games of Capablanca, and later I was captivated by Alekhine's play.

It is rightly said that the most difficult thing in chess is winning a won position

Objectivity consists in understanding that the only one who never makes a mistake is the one who never does anything.

I go to bed at 4 a. m. Almost all chessplayers do.

I am convinced, the way one plays chess always reflects the player's personality. If something defines his character, then it will also define his way of playing.

Playing rapid chess, one can lose the habit of concentrating for several hours in serious chess. That is why, if a player has big aims, he should limit his rapidplay in favour of serious chess.

In chess one cannot control everything. Sometimes a game takes an unexpected turn, in which beauty begins to emerge. Both players are always instrumental in this.

Chess is so deep, I simply feel lost.

But with the Berlin, I was able to allow him to get near, but not quite near enough, and I knew where to draw the line with the fortresses I had set up.

There is nothing like a dream to create the future.

The God of this world has chosen to provide light to all mankind through His Son, who was crucified and died so that we could be cleansed and made free

Love is the best wisdom.

I will sow my seed. The sacred time will determine the harvest.

There is no great genius without a mixture of madness.

When I cannot write a poem, I bake biscuits and feel just as pleased.

We literally just finished making this gown 20 minutes ago. I love it. It's my favorite color.

For the things that are seen are temporal, but things that are unseen are eternal.

If you've gotten yourself into a situation when Clay Aiken is going to talk about his feelings with you, it's time to kill yourself.

I'm not in business to make money for the other guy. I'm in business to make money for myself.