In chess there is a world of intellectual values.

Good positions don't win games, good moves do

Chess is a good mistress but a bad master.

The tactician knows what to do when there is something to do; whereas the strategian knows what to do when there is nothing to do

The idea comes before the logical argument.

When you are a child you are yourself and you know and see everything prophetically. And then suddenly something happens and you stop being yourself

And beauty immortal awakes from the tomb.

Only you can control your future.

Comedian makes the statement that just isn't true.

I am currently in Haiti to help the Haitian people in their reconstruction.

Paintings are not like the Internet. They're not like movies. They're not electronic-friendly. You have to go see them. You have to stand in front of them. That's the great thing about them.

I am certain that most Germans have instinctive liking for Italy, just as Italians admire Germans for their many qualities.

When I prayed for success, I forgot to ask for sound sleep and good digestion.

You may very well have good reasons for resentment, frustration and anger. But that doesn't mean those negative responses are good for you, or that you must choose them.

It is hard for me to be vulnerable, because I never learned how to do that. I was never vulnerable in a safe way.