In the end, it’s only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer.

Chess is so inspiring that I do not believe a good player is capable of having an evil thought during the game.

Maybe people have to really suffer before they can risk doing what they love.

You made me forget myself. I thought I was someone else, someone good.

Mathematical proofs, like diamonds, are hard as well as clear.