The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves.

I’m playing against great players, playing against the best in the world. The competition – that’s what I’ve always wanted.

The friendship of a gentleman is light as water; the friendship of a small person is sweet as honey.

信じることは、時に苦しい。でも、信じることをやめたら、何も始まらない。