Quote #77
I know people who have all the will in the world, but still can't play good chess.
More from Bobby Fischer
- Chess is a matter of delicate judgment, knowing when to punch and how to duck.
- I really love the dark of the night. It helps me to concentrate.
- Don't even mention losing to me. I can't stand to think of it.
- It's pretty tough because of all the tension and all the concentration, sitting there hour after hour. It's...exhausting.
- If you don't win, it's not a great tragedy - the worst that happens is that you lose a game.
- Theoretically, I think the game is a definite draw.
- Genius. It's a word. What does it really mean? If I win I'm a genius. If I don't, I'm not.
- I wanted to give them something to think about when they prepare for me in future tournaments. (on why he played 1.d4, 1.c4 & 1.Nf3 a few t…