He who fears an isolated Queen's Pawn should give up Chess.
When you see a good move, sit on your hands and see if you can find a better one.
Mistrust is the most necessary characteristic of the Chess player
Weak points or holes in the opponent's position must be occupied by pieces not Pawns
I have always a slight feeling of pity for the man who has no knowledge of chess, just as I would pity the man who has remained ignorant of love.
Chess is a form of intellectual productiveness, therein lies its peculiar charm. Chess, like love, like music, has the power to make men happy.