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

A strong memory, concentration, imagination, and a strong will is required to become a great Chess player

If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

Wishing that I could stay right here in this moment of not doing, but simply being, forever.

Today is the day you can wipe away all those regrets you've been carrying around for far too long. Today is the day that you can put your past in your past, and let God directs your future.

There is honor in being a dog.

Evolution is unproved and unprovable. We believe it only because the only alternative is special creation, and that is unthinkable.

Happiness is a dry martini and a good woman ... or a bad woman.

There are days when I go out on the court and I feel like I can't miss a ball.

Instill the love of you into all the world, for a good character is what is remembered.

The idea that human beings can make history, that is something quite unique to the modern West.

The way out is through the door you came in.