When I was a child I liked the games of Capablanca, and later I was captivated by Alekhine's play.

Chess is like body-building. If you train every day, you stay in top shape. It is the same with your brain - chess is a matter of daily training.

It is rightly said that the most difficult thing in chess is winning a won position

Objectivity consists in understanding that the only one who never makes a mistake is the one who never does anything.

I go to bed at 4 a. m. Almost all chessplayers do.

For me art and chess are closely related, both are forms in which the self finds beauty and expression.

I am convinced, the way one plays chess always reflects the player's personality. If something defines his character, then it will also define his way of playing.

Playing rapid chess, one can lose the habit of concentrating for several hours in serious chess. That is why, if a player has big aims, he should limit his rapidplay in favour of serious chess.

In chess one cannot control everything. Sometimes a game takes an unexpected turn, in which beauty begins to emerge. Both players are always instrumental in this.

Chess is so deep, I simply feel lost.

But with the Berlin, I was able to allow him to get near, but not quite near enough, and I knew where to draw the line with the fortresses I had set up.

The small amount of foolery wise men have makes a great show.

It is so much easier to honour the leaders who are honourable.

We're the most aggressively inarticulate generation to come along since, you know, a long time ago!

I'm not one to take revenge. If someone does something wrong to me I leave it in the hands of the universe to take care of that person.

We're supposed to worship Adam Smith but you're not supposed to read him. That's too dangerous.

The labor movement can be rebuilt, as has happened before after sharp declines.

But overall I want to make sure people fall in love with the clothes and that they are satisfied

You have to have been in love to write poetry.

The resurrection confronts our world with wonder, mystery, and miracles.

Gene Mean, look at our body. Cameraman, zoom!