Chess is my life, but my life is not chess.

To be champion requires more than simply being a strong player; one has to be a strong human being as well.

My studies with Botvinnik brought me immense benefit, particularly the homework assignments which forced me to refer to chess books and to work independently.

If the opponent offers keen play I don't object; but in such cases I get less satisfaction, even if I win, than from a game conducted according to all the rules of strategy with its ruthless logic.

Happiness should always remain a bit incomplete. After all, dreams are boundless.

Chess is my life, but my life is not chess.

After that, Kasparov stepped back from chess which is, and I want this to be clear, not good for chess in general at all. As a whole, the current situation in the chess world leaves a lot to be desired.