That's chess, you know. One day you give a lesson, the next day your opponent gives you a lesson.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Chess involves mutual learning where roles of teacher and student can swap.
- In plain terms
- You teach one day and learn from your opponent the next.
- What can you take from it?
- Everyone has something to teach and learn in a game.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What did you learn from your last loss?
- How do you teach others?
Another view
Not every game results in a lesson.
More from Bobby Fischer
You have to have the fighting spirit. You have to force moves and take chances.
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