I feel that it is no less interesting to be a trainer than to play oneself. I even take greater delight in the tournament successes of my lads than I do in my own.

It is not possible to become a great player without having learned how to analyse deeply and accurately.

Training in analysis (like any other form of chess training) should be treated very seriously.

As a rule, pawn endings have a forced character, and they can be worked out conclusively.

It is very important to learn to weigh up objectively (or assess intuitively) the totality of the competitive and psychological factors.

Black is now in desperate need of a good idea. Or, to put it standard chess notation, +-

I do not know to whom the aphorism 'There are no sound studies, only ones that haven't been busted yet' belongs, but it has measure of truth in it.

Entrepreneurship is a responsibility rather than a profession.

One of the greatest strains in life is the strain of waiting for God.

He is rich that is satisfied.

Have an anchor so that life doesn't toss you around.

Don't run away from the world. The world is God. Don't run towards the world. God is the void. Don't be afraid of the complexities of this life, nor the stark simplicity of death.

I like people. Rightwingers don't. They like business, they don't care about people. I like education, they seem not to care much about it.

When I am in my painting, I'm not aware of what I'm doing.

You either have a great social life and shitty taste in music, or a fantastic taste in music with barely any social life.

As women, we have more of a tendency to be people-pleasers, and I know a lot of women who are not vocal about what makes them happy.

It just felt really strange to be in demand