The two most important forms of intelligence are the ability to read other people and the ability to understand oneself.

Fischer was a master of clarity and a king of artful positioning. His opponents would see where he was going but were powerless to stop him

I definitely miss the rush from wiping out an opponent.

To see what they see, sit where they sit.

We don't really know how the game was invented, though there are suspicions. As soon as we discover the culprits, we'll let you know

I like to say that Bobby Fischer was the greatest player ever. But what made Fischer a genius was his ability to blend an American freshness and pragmatism with Russian ideas about strategy

Chess reflects the real world in miniature. Endeavor, struggle, success, and defeat - they are part of each game ever played.

Miss Abbott, don't worry over me. Some people are born not to do things. I'm one of them.

For how long will insult hurt a person? For as long as he covets self-importance. For as long as one covets temporary [non eternal] things.

From my friend, Brig. General Ezell Ware, Jr., CA Nat'l Guard, Dec.Keep on going till you get there, then keep going.

Seek ye not riches, seek but the society of good men.

...frequent streets and short blocks are valuable because of the fabric of intricate cross-use that they permit among the users of a city neighbouhood.

At day's first light have in readiness, against disinclination to leave your bed, the thought that "I am rising for the work of man."

Ultimately, it's a really brave thing to do what makes you happy as opposed to what the norm, or the social norm is, and that's a very important thing for people to remember, especially young women.

You don't have to believe in God, but you should believe in The Book.

Books want to be born: I never make them. They come to me and insist on being written, and on being such and such.

I really enjoy directing television because you get to work in so many different genres and with different people.