Of course the sad truth is that if we are not present to the moment, our true love could come and go and we wouldn't even notice.

Just about every error has a technical and psychological component: get good at discovering those connections

Initially I was very drawn to the Tao Te Ching, the Taoist philosophy. It was helping me deal with the balance of these external and internal issues with my chess life. Tai chi is the martial embodiment of Taoist philosophy. Initially, I had no intention of competing in the martial arts; it was just the meditation.

In chess you might find a good move. Then you might find a better move. But take your time. Find the best move.

Not only do we have to be good at waiting, we have to love it. Because waiting is not waiting, it is life.

Our minds are all different and I believe cultivating a keen introspective sensitivity is absolutely essential in discovering our potential.

Of course the sad truth is that if we are not present to the moment, our true love could come and go and we wouldn't even notice.