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

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.

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!

I believe that true beauty of chess is more than enough to satisfy all possible demands.

Happiness is neither in the past, nor in the future. It is here right now, in the present.

We are on a journey to keep an appointment with whatever we are.

Peace was declared, but not all of us were drunk with joy or stricken blind.

When I face myself, I go, "You have a fear of really being on your own. So you know what? That's what we're gonna do right now.

Trying harder doesn’t always equal more success; it leads to more frustration, less satisfaction, and giving up.

I'm always chasing rainbows, Waiting to find a little bluebird in vain.

Don't write anything down, but save everything that anyone else writes down.

Just because you put higher-octane gasoline in your car doesn't mean you can break the speed limit. The speed limit's still 65.

Tenderness is a virtue.

Part of our essential humanity is paying respect to what God gave us and what will be here a long time after we're gone.