"Above all else, before playing in competitions a player must have regard to his health, for if he is suffering from ill-health he cannot hope for success. In this connection the best of all tonics is 15 to 20 days in the fresh air, in the country."

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Source : Mikhail Botvinnik (2012). “Botvinnik: 100 Selected Games”, p.10, Courier Corporation

Mikhail Botvinnik

#Country Quotes #Player Quotes #Air Quotes

“Truly, God works in mysterious ways. The wheels of His mercy and justice move quietly, but they do move.”
“What's great is we actually have friends who belong or have previously belonged to the Amish community, so we got first hand stories and I was able to talk with them about visitors and visiting the Amish country. It was very enlightening to think this is very much going on as we speak. What was really interesting was that the upcoming Amish generation is actually closer to average American teenager in their use of the English language because of the use of technology.”

Source : Source: www.nerdprobs.com
“Events and developments that we have observed in 2014, prove that this year will be very difficult for the world economy, but thoughtful economic policy, diversification and unity between the country's leadership and people guarantee that this year will be successful for us.”
“Being an only child, my mother reared me very carefully.”
“I've been in Washington ever since 1981, trying to get out!”

Source : Pat Oliphant, Harry L. Katz, Sara Day, Library of Congress (1998). “Oliphant's Anthem”, p.46, Andrews McMeel Publishing
“Like a spring of pure water, God's peace in our hearts brings cleansing and refreshment to our minds and bodies”
“The tool user, provided the tool is made well, need not, and indeed should not, know anything about the tool.”
“The 21st Amendment gives the states the right to decide what the drinking ages should be and other aspects relative to alcoholic beverages, and I support that. As a United States senator, I want to weigh in - this is not my agenda.”

Source : Meet the Press Debate, www.nbcnews.com. October 10, 2004.

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