There's no luck involved in chess. You just have to work at it.

I could give any woman in the world a piece and a move; to Gaprindashvili even, a knight.

I don't believe in psychology. I believe in good moves

I would rather be free in my mind, and be locked up in a prison cell, than to be a coward and not be able to say what I want.

I don't like American girls. They're very conceited, you know. In Europe they're more pleasant.

Chess is war over the board. The object is to crush the opponents mind.

The turning point in my career came with the realization that Black should play to win instead of just steering for equality.

Chess is a matter of delicate judgement, knowing when to punch and how to duck.

All I want to do, ever, is play chess.

America is totally under control of the Jews, you know. I mean, look what they're doing in Yugoslavia...

I give 98 percent of my mental energy to Chess Others give only 2 percent

People are usually more interested in what is new, rather than what is better.

When you are in love, reality becomes illusion and illusion become reality.

The first buyer of your Success has to be you.Once you are truly IN, You are sure to WIN

The excitement of opportunity and challenge inspires us to push for greatness.

A barber lathers a man before he shaves him.

We have to recognise that the validation of identity comes through relationships we have and what we produce.

Do something nice for somebody. Do something nice for God. Do something nice for the earth - and don't expect anything in return or you will suffer.

As a religious priest I find it a very enriching experience to do my scientific research.

What's your name ? Hazel . No , your full name . Um , Hazel Grace Lancaster .

But now, like a fallen sparrow On a golden chain, I'm forever bound in shadow, A prisoner to my pain.