My fascination for studies proved highly beneficial, it assisted the development of my aesthetic understanding of chess, and improved my endgame play.

In chess, as in life, a man is his own most dangerous opponent.

Despite the development of chess theory, there is much that remains secret and unexplored in chess.

In my opinion, the style of a player should not be formed under the influence of any single great master.

The first chess book that I read was Dufresne's self-tutor, published with Lasker's Common Sense in Chess as an appendix.

The Ruy Lopez occupied a constant place in my opening repertoire. In it is reflected the classical interpretation of the problem of the centre.

I have frequently stated that I regard chess as an art form, where creativity prevails over other factors.

A considerable role in the forming of my style was played by an early attraction to study composition.

Practical management of your time includes taking responsibility of your choices.

Never try to be happy but always try to make someone happy. All the happiness in the world will be yours.

Grateful thanks to good friends, who lifted us, when we fall.

Developing relationships is a very important part of doing business, and I see more similarities than differences when I travel the world.

My definition of innovative is providing value to the customer.

Be as useful as a tree! Give life to others; be shelter to everyone; grant fruits to all! Be good like a tree!

There is no better catalyst to success than curiosity.

We are all Adam's children - it's just the skin that makes all the difference.

If you think you understand quantum mechanics, you don't understand quantum mechanics.

If people associate you with the idea of loads of money, they in turn will give some of that money to you.