"One charming characteristic of many flank attacks I could mention is that they do not very often lead to simplification: if the attack is parried, there usually are still opportunities left for initiating action in another sector."

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Bent Larsen

#Opportunity Quotes #Chess Quotes #Action Quotes

“He who has the base necessities of life should pay nothing; taxation on him who has a surplus may, if need be; extend to everything beyond necessities.”
“On his attempt at the Edmonton Oilers empty net: I guess they respect my shot because they were all ready at the blue line.”
“How many times have you been on the freeway and had someone fly by you at 100 mph then end up two cars ahead of you at the off ramp? What's the point?”
“Setting up a system that rewards you for meeting your goals and has penalties for failing to hit your target is just as important as putting your goals down on paper.”
“To the Japanese, Portugal and Russia are neutral enemies, England and America are belligerent enemies, and Germany and her satellites are friendly enemies. They draw very fine distinctions.”
“A feeling of continuous growth is a wonderful source of motivation and self confidence.”
“Bring together things that have not yet been brought together and did not seem predisposed to be so.”

Source : "Notes on the Cinematograph".
“Virtue is not a thing you can have by halves; it is or it is not.”

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