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I would not like to defend or justify Bobby Fischer. He is what he is. I am asking only for one thing. For mercy, charity. If for some reason it is impossible, I would like to ask you the following: Please correct the mistake of President Francois Mitterrand in 1992. Bobby and myself committed the same crime. Put sanctions against me also. Arrest me. And put me in the same cell with Bobby Fischer. And give us a chess-set.

Bobby Fischer#133

ChessHumilityJusticeEquality

About this quote

What does it mean?
Fischer asks for equal legal treatment and a chance to play chess in prison.
In plain terms
Treat me like him and let me play chess.
What can you take from it?
Even in confinement, basic interests like play persist.

Where it applies

  • appealing for fairness
  • seeking solace
  • discussing incarceration

Putting it to work

  • advocate for humane treatment
  • acknowledge human needs

Questions to consider

  • What does justice look like in this context?
  • What remains important in confinement?

Another view

It assumes a legal context and crime that requires external verification.

More from Bobby Fischer

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  2. I don't want him in my cell. I want a chick in my cell.

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  3. They like to write only bad things about me.

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