Becoming a book collector is like joining a religion: it’s for life.

Chess is all about getting the king into check, you see. It's about killing the father. I would say that chess has more to do with the art of murder than it does with the art of war.

You don't choose your friends, they choose you, and you either reject them or you accept them without reservations.

I once wrestled with an angel. He won, but I learned a few things.

Everyone gets the devil he deserves.

You’ve just mentioned the price that has to be paid…Pride, freedom…Knowledge. Whether at the beginning or at the end, you have to pay for everything. Even courage, don’t you think? And don’t you think a lot of courage is needed to fight God?

What about the future?" "We'll talk about the future when it gets here.