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

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 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.

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

But Perfection never appealed to me.It's the beauty and honesty behind imperfections, that I fall in love with.

The more grateful you are, the more you attract things to be grateful for.

I've always been a person with patience, and I don't like to force things.

Happiness comes from within

The hard truth is carbon pollution has built up in our atmosphere for decades now. And even if we Americans do our part, the planet will slowly keep warming for some time to come.

I always value people's opinions. I think a lot of people are really smart people, and when people say something, they do it for a reason.

The Law of Attraction states that whatever you focus on, think about, read about, and talk about intensely, you’re going to attract more of into your life.

Thou art god, I am god. All that groks is god.

Home is oneness, home is my original nature. It is right here, simply in what is. There is nowhere else I have to go, and nothing else I have to become.

There's violence in my culture [from America's South].